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2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 17–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class at a glance
The 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class covers 3 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 17–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2000 and 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class by model year
What the 2002 CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$750more a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $4,020, $190 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| CLK430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| CLK55 AMG | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| CLK430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| CLK55 AMG | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| CLK320 (Cabriolet) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| CLK430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
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 CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class at 17–21 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?
The CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2000 and 2001. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,730 a year. That is a $710 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $31.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The CLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $750 more than the class median of $3,270, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $4,020, $190 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2002 against 5 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class for that year.