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Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

20best combined mpg (2016)
20worst combined mpg (2016)
20latest year best (2019)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2016120 mpg20 mpg#26 of 73 (65th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017120 mpg20 mpg#30 of 78 (62th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019120 mpg20 mpg#32 of 81 (61th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard 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 GLE400 4matic placed highest in 2016 at #26 of 73, and lowest in 2019 at #32 of 81. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20193.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop172320575.014.9$3,9004534/10
20173.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop182320575.014.9$3,9004454/10
20163.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged182220575.014.9$3,9004544/10

What GLE400 4matic fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4matic burns 575 to 575 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,725$1,725$0
$3.50/gal$2,013$2,013$0
$4.00/gal$2,300$2,300$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4matic is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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