# Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 33 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact car rated at 33 mpg combined. Engines: Electric; 1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## Every 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Range | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) | Electric | RWD | Single-speed | 127/124 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 374 mi | 8.8 h | $600 | 0 g/mi | | CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech | Electric | AWD | Automatic | 120/115 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 312 mi | 8.8 h | $650 | 0 g/mi | | CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech | Electric | RWD | Single-speed | 112/105 MPGe | 109 MPGe | 317 mi | 8.8 h | $700 | 0 g/mi | | CLA 220 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 29/39 | 33 mpg | -- | -- | $2,500 | 273 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | Electric; 1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Single-speed, Automatic | AWD, FWD, RWD | 33 | 109-126 | 374 mi | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, FWD, RWD | 23-30 | 109-126 | 374 mi | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-30 | -- | -- | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-30 | -- | -- | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-29 | -- | -- | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-29 | -- | -- | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-29 | -- | -- | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-28 | -- | -- | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 26-29 | -- | -- | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 26-29 | -- | -- | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 26-29 | -- | -- | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 26-30 | -- | -- | | 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 26-30 | -- | -- | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the CLA-Class changed over the years? - **2027:** added 1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. - **2026:** added Electric; RWD became available. - **2024:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. - **2022:** AWD became available; 4WD was dropped. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 23-28 to 23-29. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 26-29 to 23-28. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 26-30 to 26-29. ## What does it cost to run a CLA-Class? The EPA puts the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class's fuel cost at **$600-$2,500 a year**, against about $2,065 for other current compact car: roughly 25% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $7,750 in fuel. ## CLA-Class vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Corolla](/vehicles/toyota-corolla) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-50 mpg | $1,350-$3,750 | | [Lexus UX](/vehicles/lexus-ux) | Hybrid | 42-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,600 | | [Volkswagen Jetta](/vehicles/volkswagen-jetta) | Gas | 33-34 mpg | $1,950-$2,050 | | [BMW 3 Series](/vehicles/bmw-3-series) | Hybrid | 29-31 mpg | $2,650-$2,850 | | [Volkswagen GLI](/vehicles/volkswagen-gli) | Gas | 29 mpg | $2,300 | | [Cadillac CT4](/vehicles/cadillac-ct4) | Gas | 18-26 mpg | $3,150-$4,550 | | [Genesis G70](/vehicles/genesis-g70) | Gas | 19-24 mpg | $3,400-$4,350 | | [Lexus IS](/vehicles/lexus-is) | Gas | 22 mpg | $3,750 | Other current compact car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class get? The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is EPA-rated at 33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What is the range of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class? The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has an EPA-estimated range of up to 374 miles on a full charge, with an efficiency rating of 109-126 MPGe combined. Cold weather and highway speed reduce range. ### What engine does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class have? The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class comes with: Electric; 1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses single-speed, automatic transmissions and is offered with AWD, FWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class? Yes. The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has the highest combined rating, up to 33 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class for a year? About $600-$2,500 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class? The most efficient 2027 version, the CLA 220, is rated 29 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (33 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 273 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is offered with AWD, FWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class cheap to run compared with other compact cars? Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $600-$2,500 compares with about $2,065 for other current compact car models. 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