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7. Mercedes-Benz G 550
> Cost to the environment (per vehicle): 2.28 cents per mile
> Greenhouse gas emissions (tons/year): 13
> Weight: 6,000 pounds
> Fuel economy: City: 13 mpg; Highway: 16 mpg
> Cost to drive 25 miles: $7.48
> Extra spending over 5 yrs compared to avg vehicle: $13,500
> MSRP: $141,050
The G 550 has the second highest MSRP of vehicles on this list and is a high-performance luxury SUV. The boxy vehicle has become a symbol of wealth but is terrible for the environment.
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6. Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4×4
> Cost to the environment (per vehicle): 2.29 cents per mile
> Greenhouse gas emissions (tons/year): 13
> Weight: 6,500 pounds
> Fuel economy: City: 13 mpg; Highway: 18 mpg
> Cost to drive 25 miles: $6.98
> Extra spending over 5 yrs compared to avg vehicle: $12,000
> MSRP: $89,995
Two Jeeps make the list for their poor fuel-efficiency. The Grand Wagoneer 4×4 is a large SUV that has three rows of seating and room for eight passengers. It also has a high-performance engine with considerable horsepower and torque.
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5. Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4X4
> Cost to the environment (per vehicle): 2.33 cents per mile
> Greenhouse gas emissions (tons/year): 14
> Weight: 5,500 pounds
> Fuel economy: City: 13 mpg; Highway: 17 mpg
> Cost to drive 25 miles: $7.48
> Extra spending over 5 yrs compared to avg vehicle: $13,500
> MSRP: $45,730
The Wrangler 4dr 4X4 is less expensive and smaller than the Wagoneer but does even worse in fuel efficiency. The Wrangler is a mid-size SUV that is equipped with off-roading features and a powerful engine.
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4. Dodge Durango SRT AWD
> Cost to the environment (per vehicle): 2.44 cents per mile
> Greenhouse gas emissions (tons/year): 14
> Weight: 6,000 pounds
> Fuel economy: City: 12 mpg; Highway: 17 mpg
> Cost to drive 25 miles: $8.06
> Extra spending over 5 yrs compared to avg vehicle: $15,250
> MSRP: $92,780
The Durango SRT AWD is a large SUV equipped with a supercharged engine that packs 710 horsepower. Dodge claims it is America’s fastest SUV, and it is branded as a crossover between an SUV and a muscle car.
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3. Cadillac Escalade V AWD
> Cost to the environment (per vehicle): 2.58 cents per mile
> Greenhouse gas emissions (tons/year): 15
> Weight: 7,000 pounds
> Fuel economy: City: 11 mpg; Highway: 16 mpg
> Cost to drive 25 miles: $8.06
> Extra spending over 5 yrs compared to avg vehicle: $15,250
> MSRP: $149,195
The Escalade V AWD has the highest MSRP on this list and gets just 11 miles per gallon in the city. The high-performance luxury SUV averages 15 tons of emissions per year while retailing for nearly $150,000. The Escalade V has a supercharged engine that burns even more fuel than the standard Escalade engine.
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