2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS mpg
Combined mpg, GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
21mpg
- 20 city, 24 highway.
- 2 mpg below the median of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 4 trims: 16 to 21 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | 23.8 | 500 | $1,829 |
| GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | 23.8 | 428 | $2,133 |
| AMG GLS 63 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L | AWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 23.8 | 381 | $2,400 |
| Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | 4.0L | AWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | 23.8 | 381 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost
GLS 450 4MATIC AWD, 21 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,829
- Per month
- $152
- Per mile
- 15.2 cents
- Fill the tank
- $76.16
- Top trim: Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV. $2,400 a year. $571 more than the GLS 450 4MATIC AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4.2 | $13.33 |
| 300 miles | 12.5 | $40.00 |
| 500 miles | 20.8 | $66.67 |
| 1,000 miles | 41.7 | $133 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $132
- Per year
- $1,585
- Miles a month
- 867
GLS 450 4MATIC AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 21 mpg good? No. Beats 26% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | Luxury RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Standard 4x2 | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 BMW X7 | xDrive40i AWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Maserati Levante | AWD | 18 mpg | |
| 2021 BMW X4 M | AWD | 16 mpg | |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | Luxury 2WD | 17 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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