Shown: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC (X253). Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 17–25 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD

$3,390

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2023-2027

2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at a glance

The 2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class covers 7 model years in the EPA database (47 configurations in all), rated 17–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $3,390 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (24 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2021.

2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class by model year

2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2022	Gas	19–24 MPG	$3,390–$4,250	Ratings changed
2021	Gas	17–25 MPG	$3,250–$4,630	Ratings changed
2020	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	18–24 MPG	$2,290–$4,420	Ratings changed
2019	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	18–24 MPG	$2,650–$4,510	Ratings changed
2018	Gas, Plug-in hybrid	18–24 MPG	$2,650–$4,510	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	20–24 MPG	$3,310–$3,990	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	24 MPG	$3,310–$3,400	First year

What the 2022 GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive

Per month

$283

$3,390 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.65

Per 100 miles

$22.60

Five years

$16,950

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$660more a year

Class median $2,730 a year, MY2022

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,250 to $3,390, $140 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L

Combined

19–24 MPG

Per year

$3,390–$4,250

Gas configurations (5)

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	27	24	$3,390
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$3,410
GLC300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	27	23	$3,480
AMG GLC43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	AWD	18	25	21	$3,890
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	AWD	16	24	19	$4,250

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

17–25 MPG · $3,250–$4,630/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,310 to $3,250, $60 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

17–25 MPG

Per year

$3,250–$4,630

Gas configurations (8)

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	29	25	$3,250
GLC300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	22	28	24	$3,290
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	23	$3,430
AMG GLC43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	20	$3,950
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	17	24	20	$4,010
AMG GLC63 4matic Plus Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	15	22	17	$4,620

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
AMG GLC63 S 4matic Plus Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	15	22	17	$4,620
AMG GLC63 4matic Plus	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	15	22	17	$4,630

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

18–24 MPG · $2,290–$4,420/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,310, $40 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

18–24 MPG

Per year

$3,310–$4,420

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L

Gas-only combined

25 MPG

Per year

$2,290

On electricity 68 MPGe, with 22 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	29	24	$3,310
GLC300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$3,390
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$3,420
AMG GLC43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	21	$3,910
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	21	$3,910
AMG GLC63 4matic Plus	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,420

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
AMG GLC63 4matic Plus Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,420
AMG GLC63 S 4matic Plus Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,420

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
GLC350e 4matic (Most efficient)	4WD	25	68	22 mi	$2,290

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 49% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

18–24 MPG · $2,650–$4,510/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,310 to $3,350, $40 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

18–24 MPG

Per year

$3,350–$4,510

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L

Gas-only combined

25 MPG

Per year

$2,650

On electricity 56 MPGe, with 10 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	27	24	$3,350
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	22	27	24	$3,400
GLC300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	27	23	$3,470
AMG GLC43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	19	25	21	$3,770
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	19	24	21	$3,820
AMG GLC63 4matic Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,350

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
AMG GLC63 4matic	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,430
AMG GLC63 S 4matic Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,510

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
GLC350e 4matic (Most efficient)	4WD	25	56	10 mi	$2,650

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 33% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

18–24 MPG · $2,650–$4,510/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,310.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L

Combined

18–24 MPG

Per year

$3,310–$4,510

See gas configurations

Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L

Gas-only combined

25 MPG

Per year

$2,650

On electricity 56 MPGe, with 10 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	28	24	$3,310
GLC300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	22	27	24	$3,380
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$3,400
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	20	$3,950
AMG GLC43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	20	$3,990
AMG GLC63 4matic	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	16	22	18	$4,360

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
AMG GLC63 4matic Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	15	22	18	$4,480
AMG GLC63 S 4matic Coupe	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	4WD	15	22	18	$4,510

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	Gas MPG	Electric MPGe	Electric range	$/yr
GLC350e 4matic (Most efficient)	4WD	25	56	10 mi	$2,650

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

20–24 MPG · $3,310–$3,990/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,310.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L

Combined

20–24 MPG

Per year

$3,310–$3,990

Gas configurations (5)

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	28	24	$3,310
GLC300 4matic Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	22	27	24	$3,380
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$3,400
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	20	$3,950
AMG GLC43 4matic	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	18	24	20	$3,990

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MPG

24 MPG · $3,310–$3,400/yr

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24 MPG

Per year

$3,310–$3,400

Gas configurations (2)

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GLC300 (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	22	28	24	$3,310
GLC300 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$3,400

2 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 GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $4,050 in California and $2,940 in Texas, a $1,110 difference.

California $4,050
Washington $3,810
New York $3,350
Florida $3,100
Texas $2,940

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small SUV models.

2022 Toyota Highlander

24 MPG · $2,750/yr

2022 BMW X4

24 MPG · $3,380/yr

2022 Acura RDX

24 MPG · $3,350/yr

2022 Cadillac XT5

24 MPG · $3,350/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

2016-2022 (X253)
2023-2027* (X254)

All Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class years All Mercedes-Benz models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class get?

EPA rates the 2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at 17–25 MPG combined across 47 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 17–25 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 25 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

The GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2021. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,390 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,390–$4,250 a year. That is a $860 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 100 miles?

About $22.60 per 100 miles for the GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.60 and $28.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 22 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class compare with other small SUV configurations?

The GLC300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,390 a year to fuel, $660 more than the class median of $2,730, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small SUV configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class different from the 2021 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,250 to $3,390, $140 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2022 against 8 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class for that year.