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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 (X167)
Shown: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 (X167). Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

11 model years · 2017–2027

21 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
24 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 GLS450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged AWD
$3,880

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class for 11 model years, 2017 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,880 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2017 is the 2027 GLS450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged AWD, at 21 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-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 GLS-Class: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2020-2027* (X167) Generation page
2027 (partial) —21 $3,880
2026 —15–21 $3,860–$5,310
2025 —15–21 $3,860–$5,350
2024 —16–21 $3,860–$5,180
2023 —16–20 $3,950–$5,070
2022 —15–20 $3,940–$5,190
2021 —16–21 $3,750–$5,050
2020 —18–21 $3,880–$4,430
2017-2019 Generation page
2019 15–18— $4,410–$5,430
2018 15–19— $4,320–$5,360
2017 14–19— $4,320–$5,570

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 GLS-Class generations

2 generations between 2017 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Hybrid · 3.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,880
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/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 GLS-Class's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class run 14–21 MPG across model years 2017 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 21 MPG.

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

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged AWD has the highest combined rating since 2017, at 21 MPG.

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

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,880 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,880.

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

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2017 to 21 MPG in 2027, 2 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2027 (15–21 MPG).

How many generations of the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class: 2020-2027*, 2017-2019. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.