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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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