Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2016 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #34 of 73 (54th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #33 of 78 (58th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #32 of 76 (59th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #89 of 111 (20th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #98 of 124 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #126 of 151 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #150 of 166 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #138 of 176 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #168 of 194 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #161 of 188 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic placed highest in 2018 at #32 of 76, and lowest in 2025 at #168 of 194. It spent 3 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 413 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 402 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 456 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 456 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2020 | 19 → 22 mpg | +3 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What GLE350 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 22 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $339 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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