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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 44th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,469 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 20 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,469 15,000 mi/yr · $16.46 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #44 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	24	10.2	9.8

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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44Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class24 MPG $2,469
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 CLS-ClassOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/yr

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

CLS-Class MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic CLS400	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic CLS400 4matic	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic CLS550	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic CLS550 4matic	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic AMG CLS63 S 4matic	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 92 cu ft
Cargo volume: 11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 375 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs. rivals

vs Lexus IS 26 MPG · $2,279/yr IS saves $190/yr vs Audi A4 27 MPG · $2,194/yr A4 saves $274/yr vs BMW 4 Series 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 4 Series saves $274/yr vs Acura TLX 28 MPG · $2,116/yr TLX saves $353/yr vs Audi S4 21 MPG · $2,821/yr CLS-Class saves $353/yr vs Audi Q3 23 MPG · $2,576/yr CLS-Class saves $107/yr vs Cadillac ATS-V 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CLS-Class saves $650/yr vs Bentley Continental 18 MPG · $3,292/yr CLS-Class saves $823/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?

Up to 24 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?