Mercedes Benz GLS 2017 running costs in France
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2017 Mercedes Benz GLS: 7.6–12.3 L/100km, 199–288 g/km CO₂. At France prices (€2.21/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €2,518 — €0.17 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2017 Mercedes Benz GLS
| Fuel types | Diesel · Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 7.6–12.3 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 199–288 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 France
| Diesel (7.6 L/100km) | €2,518/year |
|---|---|
| contrôle technique | €78.00/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €2,596/year ≈ €216/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average France prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €2.073/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 diesel cars in France
The average diesel car in our France dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2017 Mercedes Benz GLS uses 7.6 L/100km — about 35.7% more than that average, or roughly €663 extra a year at 15,000 km.
2017 Mercedes Benz GLS — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 199 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 37 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 288 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 23 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.
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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.