Diesel and petrol · 2007–2016
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 7.7 L/100km, about $2,490 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 7.7 L/100km
- 2016 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,490
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Seats
- 7
What a GL-Class costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.64 per 100 km | $2,490 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $18.60 per 100 km | $2,064 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.61 per 100 miles | £1,513 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.25 per 100 miles | $1,924 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
X167 (GLS), 2019–2027
Specs for the GLS 450 4MATIC; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Upper large SUV
- Generation
- X167 (GLS)
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,207 mm
- Width
- 1,956 mm
- Height
- 1,823 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,135 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 270 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
Economy
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.1 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.5 L/100km | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class uses 7.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,490 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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