2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA mpg
Combined mpg, 250 FWD
28mpg
- 25 city, 35 highway.
- Top 33% of 103 sedans (2020).
- 4 trims: 23 to 28 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 28 | 13.5 | 378 | $1,371 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | 13.5 | 365 | $1,422 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | N/A | N/A | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
250 FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $43.20
- Top trim: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC. $1,670 a year. $298 more than the 250 FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.14 |
| 300 miles | 8.6 | $27.43 |
| 500 miles | 14.3 | $45.71 |
| 1,000 miles | 28.6 | $91.43 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
250 FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ | FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2020 INFINITI Q50 | 3.0t PURE RWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Subaru WRX STI | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 19 mpg | |
| 2020 Volvo S60 | T5 Momentum FWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2020 Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | 25 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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