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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
15 model years · 2000–2014
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class for 15 model years, 2000 to 2014. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–18 MPG. The latest model year, 2014, has 4 configurations rated 14–18 MPG combined and costing $4,520–$5,740 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2014 CL550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD, at 18 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 16 MPG in 1998.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2014 (C216) Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 14–18 | $4,520–$5,740 |
| 2013 | 14–18 | $4,520–$5,740 |
| 2012 | 14–18 | $4,520–$5,740 |
| 2011 | 14–18 | $4,450–$5,740 |
| 2010 | 13–17 | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2009 | 13–17 | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2008 | 13–17 | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | $5,020–$5,740 |
| 2000-2006 (C215) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 14–17 | $4,730–$5,740 |
| 2005 | 13–17 | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2004 | 14–17 | $4,730–$5,740 |
| 2003 | 14–16 | $5,020–$5,740 |
| 2002 | 16–17 | $4,730–$5,020 |
| 2001 | 16–17 | $4,730–$5,020 |
| 2000 | 17 | $4,730 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2014. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2014 powertrain options
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 14–16 |
| 1998 | 14–16 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class run 13–18 MPG across model years 2000 to 2014. The latest year, 2014, is rated 14–18 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz CL-Class model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 18 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class cost to fuel per year?
For MY2014, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,520–$5,740 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,520.
Has the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 17 MPG in 2000 to 18 MPG in 2014, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 16 MPG.