2026 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2026 Maserati Grancabrio EV vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-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.
AWD · Electric motor (275 kW) · Single-speed · 83 MPGe · 231 mi
The 2026 Maserati Grancabrio EV is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,099 a year to fuel (83 MPGe), versus $2,194 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class (27 MPG). That's roughly $1,096 a year, or about $5,478 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Maserati Grancabrio EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Side by side
| Maserati Grancabrio EV | Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,099 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,194 |
| 83 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 84 MPGe | City | 24 MPG |
| 82 MPGe | Highway | 33 MPG |
| 40.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 231 mi | Driving range | — |
| 89 cu ft | Passenger volume | 88 cu ft |
| 5 cu ft | Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 323 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| 9 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| Electric motor (275 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ 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.
Maserati Grancabrio EV vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class across model years
- Maserati Grancabrio EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLE-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
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class has more cargo space (11 vs. 5 cu ft).
Among 26 2026 subcompact cars, the Maserati Grancabrio EV ranks 3rd and the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 11th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Maserati Grancabrio EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Maserati Grancabrio EV or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Measured by cost to drive, the Maserati Grancabrio EV. The Maserati Grancabrio EV is rated 83 MPGe combined and the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 27 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Maserati Grancabrio EV vs. the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $1,099 for the Maserati Grancabrio EV and $2,194 for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, with 11 cu ft of luggage volume versus 5 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
Maserati Grancabrio EV vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class in other years
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