Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model year from 2014 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the CLA-Class has been offered with Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl powertrains; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 30 MPG combined). Electric versions are shown in MPGe — a different unit, listed separately from gas MPG. 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 CLA-Class fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 126 MPGe | Electric | — | — |
| 2026 | 29–30 MPG · 109–126 MPGe | Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2025 | 29–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $38,000 | 192 listings |
| 2024 | 28–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $34,991 | 22 listings |
| 2023 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $30,990 | 153 listings |
| 2022 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $28,691 | 47 listings |
| 2021 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $24,999 | 45 listings |
| 2020 | 27–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $24,998 | 28 listings |
| 2019 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,488 | 49 listings |
| 2018 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $15,900 | 65 listings |
| 2017 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,494 | 22 listings |
| 2016 | 27–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $11,990 | 42 listings |
| 2015 | 26–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $11,384 | 53 listings |
| 2014 | 26–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2027 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (Electric), electric version rated at 126 MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 127 | 124 | 126 MPGe · 374 mi range |
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2026 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 30 MPG; electric versions rated 109–126 MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 127 | 124 | 126 MPGe · 374 mi range |
| CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech | Electric | Automatic (A2) | Electricity | 120 | 115 | 118 MPGe · 312 mi range |
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 112 | 105 | 109 MPGe · 317 mi range |
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG |
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2025 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 30 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $38,000 on VehiSales (192 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG |
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2024 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 30 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $34,991 on VehiSales (22 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 25 | 35 | 28 MPG |
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2023 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $30,990 on VehiSales (153 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2022 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $28,691 on VehiSales (47 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2021 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $24,999 on VehiSales (45 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2020 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $24,998 on VehiSales (28 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 25 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2019 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,488 on VehiSales (49 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 37 | 29 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2018 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $15,900 on VehiSales (65 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 37 | 29 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2017 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $17,494 on VehiSales (22 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2016 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,990 on VehiSales (42 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2015 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,384 on VehiSales (53 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| CLA45 AMG 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: engines & MPG
The 2014 CLA-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| CLA45 AMG 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the CLA-Class range from 28 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What powertrains does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class have?
The 2027 CLA-Class was EPA-rated with Electric powertrains — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas CLA-Class version specifies premium gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric CLA-Class?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid and electric (shown in MPGe) versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/cla-class.
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