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2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 14–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class at a glance
The 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class covers 4 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 14–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $4,340 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 14–19 MPG | $4,340–$5,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 14–19 MPG | $4,330–$5,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $5,170–$5,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $5,170–$5,570 | First year |
What the 2016 GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$362
$4,340 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.23
Per 100 miles
$28.93
Five years
$21,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$590more a year
Class median $3,750 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,330 to $4,340, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL450 4matic (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,340 |
| GL550 4matic | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,320 |
| AMG GL63 | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,570 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG
14–19 MPG · $4,330–$5,570/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 19 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $5,170 to $4,330, $840 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL450 4matic (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,330 |
| GL550 4matic | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,320 |
| GL63 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,570 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG
14–16 MPG · $5,170–$5,570/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,170.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL450 4matic (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,170 |
| GL550 4matic | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,320 |
| GL63 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,570 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG
14–16 MPG · $5,170–$5,570/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL450 4matic (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,170 |
| GL550 4matic | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,320 |
| GL63 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,570 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD: $5,170 in California and $3,760 in Texas, a $1,410 difference.
- California $5,170
- Washington $4,870
- New York $4,280
- Florida $3,960
- Texas $3,760
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class get?
EPA rates the 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class at 14–19 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2013 and 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How does the 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class) is rated 14–15 MPG combined and costs $5,500–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2013-2016 model is rated 14–19 MPG and costs $4,330–$5,570 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,340 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,340–$5,570 a year. That is a $1,230 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 100 miles?
About $28.93 per 100 miles for the GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $28.93 and $37.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 17 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The GL450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,340 a year to fuel, $590 more than the class median of $3,750, and less than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 136 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,330 to $4,340, $10 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2016 against 3 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class for that year.