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2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 25–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class at a glance
The 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class covers 4 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 25–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2021.
2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,830–$3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 25–29 MPG | $2,790–$3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,830–$3,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,830–$2,920 | First year |
What the 2022 A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$236
$2,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.72
Per 100 miles
$18.87
Five years
$14,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$410less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,790 to $2,830, $40 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A220 4matic (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 35 | 28 | $2,830 |
| A220 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,840 |
| AMG A35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MPG
25–29 MPG · $2,790–$3,260/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,830 to $2,790, $40 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A220 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,790 |
| A220 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,860 |
| AMG A35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,260 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,830–$3,030/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,830.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A220 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,830 |
| A220 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,920 |
| AMG A35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $3,030 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MPG
28 MPG · $2,830–$2,920/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A220 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,830 |
| A220 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,920 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,380 in California and $2,460 in Texas, a $920 difference.
- California $3,380
- Washington $3,180
- New York $2,800
- Florida $2,590
- Texas $2,460
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small car models.
Generations
- 2019-2022 (W177)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class get?
EPA rates the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class at 25–29 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 A220 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 29 MPG (25 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The A220 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2021. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2019, 2020 and 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,830 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,830–$3,230 a year. That is a $400 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 100 miles?
About $18.87 per 100 miles for the A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.87 and $21.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 25 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The A220 4matic 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,830 a year to fuel, $410 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,790 to $2,830, $40 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2022 against 3 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class for that year.