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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid is rated at 23 MPG combined, tied for 35th of 90 standard SUVs, in the upper half.
- 23MPG combinedtied 35th of 90 in class
- $3,550a year in fueltied 48th of 90 in class
- 382g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is tied for 10th of 25 hybrid standard SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 23 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 60th of 88 hybrid models, in the lower half.
Mercedes-Benz has 22 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 13th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 25.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel at 24 MPG and just behind it is the Audi Q7 at 22 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $3,550 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon. That is $175 more than the standard SUVs median of $3,375, which makes it tied for 48th of 90 standard SUVs, in the lower half.
It emits 382 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard SUVs median is 387, a difference of 5 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 21 and on the highway 28, 7 better on the open road. 9 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, GLE350: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, RWD, gets 23 MPG; the least efficient listed, AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD, gets 17 MPG, a gap of 6 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $1,300 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, RWD | 23 | 21 | 28 | $3,550 | 382 |
| GLE350 4matic: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,750 | 410 |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,900 | 424 |
| GLE450 4matic: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,900 | 424 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 20 | 18 | 22 | $4,100 | 454 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 20 | 18 | 23 | $4,100 | 439 |
| GLE580 4matic: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 18 | 15 | 21 | $4,550 | 506 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 17 | 15 | 21 | $4,850 | 523 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 17 | 15 | 20 | $4,850 | 528 |
Year by year
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 21 in 2020 to 23 MPG in 2026, up 2 MPG. The highest figure came in 2024, at 24. The number of rated versions grew from 2 to 9. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,550 in the latest data against $3,900 in 2020, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 23 | 17 | $3,550 | 382 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 9 | 23 | 16 | $3,550 | 382 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 8 | 24 | 16 | $3,400 | 369 | 22 |
| 2023 | 6 | 22 | 17 | $3,750 | 394 | 21 |
| 2022 | 7 | 22 | 16 | $3,750 | 399 | 21 |
| 2021 | 6 | 23 | 16 | $3,550 | 393 | 20.5 |
| 2020 | 2 | 21 | 19 | $3,900 | 422 | 21 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid | Hybrid | 23 | $3,550 | 2026 |
| GMC Yukon Diesel | Diesel | 23 | $4,150 | 2026 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Lexus TX | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- BMW X6 Hybrid 23 MPG, $3,550 a year, 3 versions, last rated 2026
- BMW X7 Hybrid 23 MPG, $3,550 a year, 3 versions, last rated 2026
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Rankings: Standard SUVs, Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz, Hybrid standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.