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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 26 subcompact cars rated for 2026, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,194 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,194 15,000 mi/yr · $14.63 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #11 of 26 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	24	10.2	9.8
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 2026 Subcompact Cars

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1Fiat 500e116 MPGe $788
2Honda Prelude Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
3Maserati Grancabrio EV83 MPGe $1,099
4Ford Mustang26 MPG $1,788
5MINI Cooper32 MPG $1,852
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11Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class27 MPG $2,194
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26Mercedes-Benz SL-Class16 MPG $3,703

2026 CLE-ClassOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,419/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CLE-Class MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic CLE300 4matic (Coupe)	Hybrid	24 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic CLE300 4matic (Convertible)	Hybrid	23 MPG	32 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic CLE450 4matic (Convertible)	Hybrid	23 MPG	32 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic CLE450 4matic (Coupe)	Hybrid	23 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe)	Hybrid	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible)	Hybrid	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Passenger volume: 88 cu ft
Cargo volume: 11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 323 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class vs. rivals

vs Audi A3 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A3 saves $78/yr vs Audi S3 26 MPG · $2,279/yr CLE-Class saves $84/yr vs BMW 4 Series Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,911/yr 4 Series Hybrid saves $283/yr vs Audi RS 23 MPG · $2,576/yr CLE-Class saves $382/yr vs BMW 2 Series 31 MPG · $1,911/yr 2 Series saves $283/yr vs BMW 8 Series 24 MPG · $2,469/yr CLE-Class saves $274/yr vs Maserati GranTurismo 21 MPG · $2,821/yr CLE-Class saves $627/yr vs Maserati Grancabrio 20 MPG · $2,962/yr CLE-Class saves $768/yr vs Maserati Grancabrio EV 83 MPGe · $1,099/yr Grancabrio EV saves $1,096/yr vs Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid 46 MPGe + 19 MPG · $2,190/yr Continental Plug-in Hybrid saves $5/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?