Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz CL-Class model year from 1998 to 2014 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the CL-Class has been offered with 5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2014 (up to 18 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2014 14–18 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2013 14–18 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
2012 14–18 MPG 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2011 14–18 MPG 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2010 13–17 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
2009 13–17 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2008 13–17 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2007 14–16 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2006 14–17 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2005 13–17 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
2004 14–17 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2003 14–16 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2002 16–17 MPG 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl
2001 16–17 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl
2000 17 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl
1999 14–16 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
1998 14–16 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl

2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2014 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
CL550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 24 18 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG

2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2013 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
CL550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 24 18 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG

2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2012 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 24 18 MPG
CL63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2011 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
CL63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 21 17 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG

2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2010 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
CL63 AMG 6.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 11 18 14 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 14 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2009 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
CL63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 18 14 MPG
CL65 AMG 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 17 13 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2008 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
CL63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 18 14 MPG
CL65 AMG 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 17 13 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2007 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 18 14 MPG

2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2006 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
CL55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 20 16 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 18 14 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 17 14 MPG

2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2005 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
CL55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 20 15 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 17 14 MPG
CL65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 18 13 MPG

2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2004 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
CL55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 19 15 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 17 14 MPG

2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2003 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
CL55 AMG 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 20 15 MPG
CL600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 17 14 MPG

2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2002 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 17 MPG
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
CL600 5.8L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 21 16 MPG

2001 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2001 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
CL55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 17 MPG
CL600 5.8L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2000 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 2000 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 21 17 MPG

1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 1999 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
CL600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 18 14 MPG

1998 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: engines & MPG

The 1998 CL-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CL500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
CL600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 18 14 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the CL-Class range from 16 to 18 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2014 model year.

What engines does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class have?

The 2014 CL-Class was EPA-rated with 5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl engines — see the 2014 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas CL-Class version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/cl-class.

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