Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard 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 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #23 of 73 (69th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #25 of 78 (69th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #22 of 76 (72th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard 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 GLE550e 4matic placed highest in 2018 at #22 of 76, and lowest in 2017 at #25 of 78. 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 9.7 | $3,700 | 460 mi | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 9.7 | $3,700 | 460 mi | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 9.7 | $3,700 | 460 mi | 294 | 7/10 |
What GLE550e 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4matic burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 21 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4matic is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.