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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2010–2015

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2015 GLK350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD
$3,720

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class for 6 model years, 2010 to 2015. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2015, has 5 configurations rated 20–27 MPG combined and costing $3,440–$3,960 a year to fuel at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2010 is the 2015 GLK250 Bluetec 4matic 2.1L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, at 27 MPG.

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Diesel (MPG) $/yr
2010-2015 Generation page
2015 20–2227 $3,440–$3,960
2014 21–2227 $3,440–$3,890
2013 2127 $3,440–$3,830
2012 18— $4,370–$4,520
2011 18— $4,360–$4,500
2010 18— $4,460

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class generations

1 generations between 2010 and 2015. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2015 powertrain options

Gas · 3.5L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$3,720–$3,960
See gas configurations
Diesel · 2.1L
Combined
27 MPG
Per year
$3,440
See diesel configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class run 18–27 MPG across model years 2010 to 2015. The latest year, 2015, is rated 20–27 MPG.

Which Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK250 Bluetec 4matic 2.1L 4-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2010, at 27 MPG.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class cost to fuel per year?

For MY2015, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,440–$3,960 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,440.

Has the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2010 to 27 MPG in 2015, 9 MPG more.