Real life MPG on GL 550 driven in So. Cal
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Real life MPG on GL 550 driven in So. Cal
I am starting to look at my next SUV upgrade for my wife who currently drives '07 GL 450. Here in So. Cal we have a lot of hills to climb so on the GL450 we have seen mileage ranging from 13 to 14 MPG in the city. I would consider it 'good' given the size of the engine and weight of the car. I have been debating whether to go with another GL 450 or move up to GL 550 as I absolutely love the looks of it. But I am naturally a bit concerned about MPG hearing stories that on the 550 it goes down to 10-11 MPG.
Are there GL550 owners on this forum who live and drive in So. Cal? Would you mind sharing your real-life MPG?
Thank you.
Alex
Are there GL550 owners on this forum who live and drive in So. Cal? Would you mind sharing your real-life MPG?
Thank you.
Alex
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I am starting to look at my next SUV upgrade for my wife who currently drives '07 GL 450. Here in So. Cal we have a lot of hills to climb so on the GL450 we have seen mileage ranging from 13 to 14 MPG in the city. I would consider it 'good' given the size of the engine and weight of the car. I have been debating whether to go with another GL 450 or move up to GL 550 as I absolutely love the looks of it. But I am naturally a bit concerned about MPG hearing stories that on the 550 it goes down to 10-11 MPG.
Are there GL550 owners on this forum who live and drive in So. Cal? Would you mind sharing your real-life MPG?
Thank you.
Alex
Are there GL550 owners on this forum who live and drive in So. Cal? Would you mind sharing your real-life MPG?
Thank you.
Alex
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Have had a string of V8 cars/SUVs and I'd say the mileage is very good considering how much power this thing has. I bought the GL550 new and the first 1,500 miles she drank a lot of gas!! Especially around town. But once broken in, she's been great. If you're not used to guzzlers, it might shock you though.
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WE have just under 25k miles on 2014 GL550.
The avg since "start" is 14.9.
For daily driving without concern for mileage, about 13
On highway utilizing Histrionic +, usually get just over 20.
The Histrionic makes a 2 mph difference.
Great car-no issues at all.
Hit a median at 30mph and destroyed 2 alloys, but the alignment was not impacted.
Drive in CT.
The avg since "start" is 14.9.
For daily driving without concern for mileage, about 13
On highway utilizing Histrionic +, usually get just over 20.
The Histrionic makes a 2 mph difference.
Great car-no issues at all.
Hit a median at 30mph and destroyed 2 alloys, but the alignment was not impacted.
Drive in CT.
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WE have just under 25k miles on 2014 GL550.
The avg since "start" is 14.9.
For daily driving without concern for mileage, about 13
On highway utilizing Histrionic +, usually get just over 20.
The Histrionic makes a 2 mph difference.
Great car-no issues at all.
Hit a median at 30mph and destroyed 2 alloys, but the alignment was not impacted.
Drive in CT.
The avg since "start" is 14.9.
For daily driving without concern for mileage, about 13
On highway utilizing Histrionic +, usually get just over 20.
The Histrionic makes a 2 mph difference.
Great car-no issues at all.
Hit a median at 30mph and destroyed 2 alloys, but the alignment was not impacted.
Drive in CT.
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