The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT does 19.3 mpg combined (17.2 city, 23.1 highway), which works out to about $1,990 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 22 mpg while 4L 8-cyl does 17.6 — a difference of $437 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Mercedes-Benz AMG GT engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT ranges from 22 down to 17.6 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $437 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 19 / 27 | 2025–2026 | $1,745 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 19.2 / 24.3 | 2019–2024 | $1,811 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 15.6 / 21.5 | 2016–2026 | $2,182 |
What that actually costs
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT burns a gallon every 19.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 622 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.166 |
| Fuel per year | $1,990 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,950 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$395 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,042 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT gives up 5.9 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 23.1 out there against 17.2 in town, a 34% drop worth $571 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 17.2 mpg | $2,233 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23.1 mpg | $1,662 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.9 mpg (34%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the AMG GT changed over the years
The AMG GT peaked in 2022 at 21 mpg (19 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2018 at 18 — 3 mpg apart, or $304 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 19.5. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2025 | 17 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2024 | 17 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2023 | 17 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 18 / 23 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2020 | 17.5 / 23 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2019 | 17.5 / 23 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2018 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2016 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 18 EPA ratings of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — 3 engines across 2016–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,042. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT get?
19.3 mpg combined on average — 17.2 in the city and 23.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2016–2026.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT cost in fuel per year?
About $1,990 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $9,950 over five years, or 0.166 dollars a mile.
Which AMG GT engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 22 mpg, against 17.6 for the 4L 8-cyl — a difference of about $437 a year.
Is the AMG GT good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world AMG GT figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is $4,042 against the $1,990 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 22 and 17 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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