2020 head-to-head · Compact Car
2020 Acura ILX vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed dual-clutch · 28 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2020 Acura ILX (28 MPG) costs about $2,116 a year to fuel and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (28 MPG) about $2,116.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Acura ILX
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Side by side
| Acura ILX | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,116 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 24 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 35 MPG |
| 89 cu ft | Passenger volume | 89 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| 316 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 310 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Acura ILX vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class across model years
- Acura ILX
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 34 2020 compact cars, the Acura ILX ranks 21st and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 22nd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Acura ILX vs. the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,116 for the Acura ILX and $2,116 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.
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