2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA mpg
Combined mpg, 250 FWD
29mpg
- 25 city, 35 highway.
- Top 31% of 81 sedans (2021).
- 4 trims: 23 to 29 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 | 29 | 13.5 | 392 | $1,324 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | 13.5 | 365 | $1,422 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 22 | 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, 29 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,324
- Per month
- $110
- Per mile
- 11.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $43.20
- Top trim: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC. $1,670 a year. $345 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
- $96
- Per year
- $1,148
- Miles a month
- 867
250 FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 29 mpg good? Yes. Beats 77% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2021 Acura TLX | FWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 18 mpg | |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | SV FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2021 Volvo S60 | T5 Momentum FWD | 27 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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