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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
14 model years · 2014–2027
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class for 14 model years, 2014 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 23–33 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 4 configurations rated 33 MPG, 109–126 MPGe combined and costing $740–$2,450 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2014 is the 2026 CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 30 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | — | 33 | 109–126 | $740–$2,450 |
| 2024-2026 Generation page | ||||
| 2026 | 23 | 25–30 | 109–126 | $740–$3,480 |
| 2025 | 23 | 25–30 | — | $2,690–$3,480 |
| 2024 | 23 | 25–30 | — | $2,670–$3,520 |
| 2022-2023 Generation page | ||||
| 2023 | 23–29 | — | — | $2,800–$3,520 |
| 2022 | 23–29 | — | — | $2,800–$3,560 |
| 2014-2021 Generation page | ||||
| 2021 | 23–29 | — | — | $2,770–$3,520 |
| 2020 | 23–28 | — | — | $2,820–$3,450 |
| 2019 | 26–29 | — | — | $2,800–$3,130 |
| 2018 | 26–29 | — | — | $2,800–$3,130 |
| 2017 | 26–29 | — | — | $2,810–$3,130 |
| 2016 | 26–30 | — | — | $2,690–$3,130 |
| 2015 | 26–30 | — | — | $2,690–$3,130 |
| 2014 | 26–30 | — | — | $2,690–$3,130 |
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 CLA-Class generations
4 generations between 2014 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
EPA range 312–374 miles.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class run 23–33 MPG across model years 2014 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 33 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2014, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $740–$2,450 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $740.
Has the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 30 MPG in both 2014 and 2026.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2024 to 2027 (25–33 MPG); Electric versions are rated from 2026 to 2027 (109–126 MPGe).
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2019. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.