Mercedes-Benz GLK350 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz GLK350 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2010 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #58 of 80 (28th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #60 of 78 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #55 of 69 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2013 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #34 of 43 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #30 of 45 (34th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #43 of 53 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz GLK350 placed highest in 2014 at #30 of 45, and lowest in 2011 at #60 of 78. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 417 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 18 → 21 mpg | +3 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
What GLK350 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 burns 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,643 | $75 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,917 | $87 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,190 | $100 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,500 to $3,700 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 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 22 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $442 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.