2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650 to $4,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 19-22 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 22 / 19 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,650-$4,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 397-470 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 GLE-Class costs about $3,650 to $4,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,825. Over five years that is about $19,125 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this GLE-Class configuration spends about $6,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 24 MPG. The GLE-Class sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 GLE-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 397-470 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.