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Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$360extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes97%Convertibles93%Sedans65%SUVs54%Hatchbacks36%Trucks20%Minivans0%
296 models (2023). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
GLS 450 4MATIC AWD3.0L 6cylPremium20$1,920$2,280
GLS 580 4MATIC AWD4.0L 8cylPremium18$2,133$2,533

Rivals

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLSGLS 450 4MATIC AWDPremium
2023 Cadillac Escalade ESVLuxury RWDPremium
2023 Land Rover Range Rover SportP360 SE AWDPremium
2023 Lincoln NavigatorStandard 4x2Premium
2023 Cadillac EscaladeLuxury RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

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