Mercedes Benz GLS 2021 running costs in Belgium

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLS: 9.7–11.8 L/100km, 210–286 g/km CO₂. At Belgium prices (€1.89/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €3,336 — €0.22 per kilometre, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).

Official figures — 2021 Mercedes Benz GLS

Fuel typesPlug In Hybrid · Diesel
Official consumption9.7–11.8 L/100km
CO₂ (official)210–286 g/km
Configurations in source data2
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — WLTP test cycle

What it costs to run in Belgium

Plug In Hybrid (11.8 L/100km)€3,336/year
contrôle technique€46.00/year
Typical annual road tax€270/year
Estimated annual running cost€3,652/year ≈ €304/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.

How it compares with other plug in hybrid cars in Belgium

The average plug in hybrid car in our Belgium dataset uses 5.9 L/100km. The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLS uses 11.8 L/100km — about 100.0% more than that average, or roughly €1,668 extra a year at 15,000 km.

2021 Mercedes Benz GLS — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Plug In Hybrid11.8 L/100km286 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 24 mpg (UK)
Diesel9.7 L/100km210 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 29 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.

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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.