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2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 33 MPG, 109–126 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at a glance
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 33 MPG, 109–126 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD at 126 MPGe (27 kWh per 100 miles, 374 mi of range), about $740 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $740 to $2,450, a $1,710 difference. The CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2027 (class median $2,710 a year).
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
What the 2027 CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$62
$740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.23
Per 100 miles
$4.93
Five years
$3,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,970less a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA range 312–374 miles.
See electric configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 220 (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,450 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) (Most efficient) | RWD | 27 | 126 | 374 mi | $740 |
| CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech | AWD | 29 | 118 | 312 mi | $800 |
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech | RWD | 31 | 109 | 317 mi | $850 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD: $1,940 in Hawaii and $520 in Louisiana, a $1,420 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class) is rated 23–30 MPG combined and costs $740–$3,520 a year to fuel; the 2027 model is rated 33 MPG and costs $740–$2,450 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class get?
EPA rates the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at 33 MPG, 109–126 MPGe combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD, is rated 126 MPGe combined (127 city / 124 highway). By powertrain: Hybrid: 33 MPG; Electric: 109–126 MPGe.
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD costs about $740 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $740–$2,450 a year. That is a $1,710 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 100 miles?
About $4.93 per 100 miles for the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $4.93 and $16.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD is rated 127 city and 124 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 3 MPGe.
How does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD costs about $740 a year to fuel, $1,970 less than the class median of $2,710, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
EPA rates the range at 312–374 miles depending on configuration, and the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD goes 374 mi. Efficiency is 27–31 kWh per 100 miles (109–126 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $740–$850 a year, or $4.93 per 100 miles for the CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) RWD.
Is the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class different from the 2026 model?
Its annual cost goes from $2,690 to $740, $1,950 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2027 against 7 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class for that year.