Mercedes Benz GLE Estate 2018 running costs in Belgium
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate: 7.4–8.8 L/100km, 192–205 g/km CO₂. At Belgium prices (€2.21/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €2,451 — €0.16 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate
| Fuel types | Diesel · Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 7.4–8.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 192–205 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Belgium
| Diesel (7.4 L/100km) | €2,451/year |
|---|---|
| contrôle technique | €46.00/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €270/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €2,767/year ≈ €231/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Belgium prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €1.885/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
A 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate at different annual distances
Running costs scale almost linearly with distance: this car's certified 7.4 L/100km fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 kilometres.
| Driven a year | Fuel or electricity | All-in running cost |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 km | €1,634 | €1,950 |
| 15,000 km | €2,451 | €2,767 |
| 20,000 km | €3,268 | €3,584 |
Over five years at 15,000 km a year, fuel or electricity plus the contrôle technique and road tax come to roughly €13,834; over ten years, about €27,669. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.
Is the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate cheap to run? How it ranks in Belgium
Among the 5279 diesel cars with official figures in our Belgium dataset, the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate is the 4282nd most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.
It uses 7.4 L/100km against a market median of 5.6 L/100km and a market average of 5.9 L/100km. The middle half of diesel cars sit between 4.5 and 6.9 L/100km. This car is therefore about 32.1% above the typical diesel car — worth roughly €788 a year more at 15,000 km a year.
What a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate costs to run in other countries
The same car with the same certified consumption, priced at each market's own average fuel and electricity prices — so the differences below are local prices, not a different car.
| Market | Fuel or electricity per year | Converted to euro |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | SEK 21,412 | €1,920 |
| Spain | €2,070 | €2,070 |
| Ireland | €2,131 | €2,131 |
| Belgium | €2,451 | €2,451 |
| France | €2,452 | €2,452 |
| Germany | €2,478 | €2,478 |
| Netherlands | €2,582 | €2,582 |
| Finland | €2,591 | €2,591 |
| United Kingdom | £2,658 | €3,094 |
Only markets that certify this exact model-year are listed, and fuel is compared like for like: road tax, insurance, the roadworthiness test and servicing are excluded because they differ by country. Euro conversions use ECB reference rates.
How it compares with other diesel cars in Belgium
The average diesel car in our Belgium dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate uses 7.4 L/100km — about 32.1% more than that average, or roughly €596 extra a year at 15,000 km.
2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 192 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 38 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 205 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 32 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate running costs — frequently asked questions
How much does a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate cost to run in Belgium?
About €2,767 a year (€231 a month) at the market average price of €2.21 per litre of diesel. That is €2,451 of fuel or electricity plus €46.00 for the contrôle technique and €270 of road tax. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are not included.
How much does a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate cost per kilometre to run?
€0.16 per kilometre (€0.26 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 7.4 L/100km and Belgium average diesel prices.
What is the fuel consumption of a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate?
The official certified figure for this model-year is 7.4–8.8 L/100km, with CO₂ of 192–205 g/km. Source: UK VCA merged archive, NEDC test cycle. Real-world consumption is usually higher than the certified figure, and NEDC figures are optimistic compared with WLTP.
What are the CO₂ emissions of a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate?
192–205 g/km CO₂ on the NEDC test cycle, according to UK VCA merged archive. CO₂ is what determines the exact road tax band for the specific variant — the €270 figure used on this page is the Belgium national average, so check the band for the exact car you are buying.
Is the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate cheap to run compared with other diesel cars in Belgium?
Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 4282 of 5279 diesel cars in our Belgium dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 7.4 L/100km against a market median of 5.6 L/100km — about 32.1% more than the typical car, or roughly €788 a year extra at km the market default.
Where is a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate cheapest to run?
Of the markets that share this car's certified data, Sweden works out cheapest at about SEK 21,412 a year and United Kingdom the most expensive at about £2,658 — the difference is local fuel and electricity prices, not the car. Figures are converted at ECB reference rates and exclude tax, insurance and servicing, which differ by country.
How the 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE Estate running costs are calculated
Every figure on this page is calculated from official certified data — nothing is estimated, and no figure is carried over from a similar car:
- Consumption and CO₂ are the certified values recorded in UK VCA merged archive, measured on the NEDC test cycle, taken across the 2 configurations held for this model-year.
- Annual cost is consumption × distance × the market's current average price for diesel, at 15,000 km a year.
- The roadworthiness test and road tax use the Belgium national figures shown above. Road tax is banded by CO₂ in most markets, so the exact rate depends on the variant you buy — the figure here is the market average, not a quote for one registration.
- Deliberately excluded: insurance, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation. They depend on the driver, the policy and the individual car, so putting a number on them would mean inventing one.
To price a specific car with your own distance and local prices, use the full running-cost calculator for Belgium.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.