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2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 23–29 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, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at a glance
The 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 23–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,800 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023.
2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class by model year
What the 2023 CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$233
$2,800 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.67
Per 100 miles
$18.67
Five years
$14,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$480less a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,800 |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,930 |
| AMG CLA35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,390 |
| AMG CLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,520 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG
23–29 MPG · $2,800–$3,560/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,800 |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,930 |
| AMG CLA35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,330 |
| AMG CLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,560 |
4 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 CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,340 in California and $2,430 in Texas, a $910 difference.
- California $3,340
- Washington $3,140
- New York $2,770
- Florida $2,560
- Texas $2,430
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Closest combined MPG among MY2023 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class get?
EPA rates the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at 23–29 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 29 MPG (25 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Every model year of the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class tops out at 29 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023.
How does the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class) is rated 23–30 MPG combined and costs $2,690–$3,520 a year to fuel; the 2022-2023 model is rated 23–29 MPG and costs $2,800–$3,560 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,800 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,800–$3,520 a year. That is a $720 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 100 miles?
About $18.67 per 100 miles for the CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.67 and $23.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The CLA250 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,800 a year to fuel, $480 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 288 rated small car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2023 against 4 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class for that year.