2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA mpg
Combined mpg, 250 FWD
30mpg
- 26 city, 36 highway.
- Top 27% of 68 sedans (2025).
- 4 trims: 23 to 30 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 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 13.5 | 405 | $1,280 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 34 | 29 | 13.5 | 392 | $1,324 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | N/A | N/A | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
250 FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $43.20
- Top trim: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe. $1,670 a year. $390 more than the 250 FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.8 | $8.89 |
| 300 miles | 8.3 | $26.67 |
| 500 miles | 13.9 | $44.44 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.8 | $88.89 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
250 FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 30 mpg |
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 27 mpg |
| 2025 Acura TLX | FWD w/Technology Package | 25 mpg |
| 2025 Honda Civic Type R | FWD | 24 mpg |
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 330i RWD | 31 mpg |
| 2025 Volvo S60 | B5 FWD Core | 30 mpg |
| 2025 Audi A5 Sportback | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 29 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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