Mercedes-Benz GLE350 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz GLE350 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2016 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 10 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 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 26 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 27 (69th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #11 of 25 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #88 of 111 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #97 of 124 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #125 of 151 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #139 of 166 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #122 of 176 (31th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #159 of 194 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #155 of 188 (18th pct) | Rear-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 placed highest in 2016 at #8 of 26, and lowest in 2025 at #159 of 194. It spent 3 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 382 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 382 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 369 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 398 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 397 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2020 | 20 → 22 mpg | +2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 22 → 24 mpg | +2 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
What GLE350 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 burns 500 to 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 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 23 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $259 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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