2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA delivers an EPA-certified 23–30 MPG combined (20–26 city / 28–36 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 30 MPG combined, compared to 23 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $600 to $3,300.

Combined MPG
23–30 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
20–26 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
28–36 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$600–3,300
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

23–23 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $3,300–$3,300 (1 configuration)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

25–30 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,550–$3,050 (Saves ~$750/yr vs gas)

All-Electric

Battery Electric (BEV)

312–374 mi Range • 126 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $600–$3,300 (3 configurations)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 127 MPGe 124 MPGe 126 MPGe 374 mi $600 —
CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A2) 120 MPGe 115 MPGe 118 MPGe 312 mi $650 —
CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 112 MPGe 105 MPGe 109 MPGe 317 mi $700 —
CLA250 Premium 2L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 26 MPG 36 MPG 30 MPG — $2,550 —
CLA250 4matic Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 25 MPG 34 MPG 29 MPG — $2,600 —
AMG CLA35 4matic Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 —
AMG CLA45 S 4matic Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.92–$3.80

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

500–652 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.