- Newest year: 2027
- Hybrid
- Small cars
- Partial model year
2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 22–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at a glance
The 2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class covers 4 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 22–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,950 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2024.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Hybrid | 22–27 MPG | $2,950–$3,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 22–27 MPG | $2,940–$3,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 22–27 MPG | $2,940–$3,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 23–28 MPG | $2,920–$3,540 | First year |
What the 2027 CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$246
$2,950 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.92
Per 100 miles
$19.67
Five years
$14,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$240more a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,940 to $2,950, $10 more.
Hybrid configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,950 |
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,960 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,050 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,060 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,540 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,690 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class MPG
22–27 MPG · $2,940–$3,690/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,940.
Hybrid configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,940 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,050 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,060 |
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,540 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,690 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class MPG
22–27 MPG · $2,940–$3,690/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,920 to $2,940, $20 more.
Hybrid configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,940 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,050 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,060 |
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,540 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,690 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class MPG
23–28 MPG · $2,920–$3,540/yr
Hybrid configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,920 |
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,030 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,050 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,060 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,540 |
5 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 CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,520 in California and $2,560 in Texas, a $960 difference.
- California $3,520
- Washington $3,310
- New York $2,910
- Florida $2,690
- Texas $2,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small car models.
Generations
- 2024-2027* (2024)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class get?
EPA rates the 2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at 22–28 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 CLE300 4matic (Coupe) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 28 MPG (24 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
The CLE300 4matic (Coupe) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2024. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,950 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,950–$3,690 a year. That is a $740 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 100 miles?
About $19.67 per 100 miles for the CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.67 and $24.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The CLE300 4matic (Convertible) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,950 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $2,710, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,940 to $2,950, $10 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2027 against 6 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class for that year.