2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (15–19 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.7 L; 8-cyl, 5.5 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
15–19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,350–$5,500
Configurations
3

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive172219$4,350477 g/mi
8-cyl 4.7 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive141916$5,150556 g/mi
8-cyl 5.5 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive131815$5,500591 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
AMG GLS634-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd85.5Premium Gasoline131815$5,500
GLS450 4matic4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd63.0Premium Gasoline172219$4,350
GLS550 4matic4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd84.7Premium Gasoline141916$5,150

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

According to EPA data, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is rated at 15–19 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class have?

The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,350 to $5,500.