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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG
EPA fuel economy for 55 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class trims sold from 1998 to 2014. Best ever: 18 MPG (2014 CL550 4matic). Latest model year 2014: 14 to 18 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class to fuel is the CL550 4matic, 4.7 L, 8 cyl (18 MPG) at $4,300 a year. The CL65 AMG, 6.0 L, 12 cyl (14 MPG) costs $5,530, so the thriftier trim saves $1,230 a year and $6,150 over five years.
| 2014 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 18 | $4,300 | cheapest |
| CL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | $4,300 | cheapest |
| CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | $5,530 | +$1,230 |
| CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | $5,530 | +$1,230 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | 15 | 24 | CL550 4matic, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2013 | 18 | 15 | 24 | CL550 4matic, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2012 | 18 | 15 | 24 | CL550 4matic, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2011 | 18 | 15 | 23 | CL550 4matic, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2010 | 17 | 14 | 21 | CL550 4matic, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2009 | 17 | 14 | 21 | CL550 4matic, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2008 | 17 | 14 | 21 | CL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2007 | 16 | 14 | 21 | CL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2006 | 17 | 14 | 22 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2005 | 17 | 14 | 22 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2004 | 17 | 14 | 22 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2003 | 16 | 14 | 20 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2002 | 17 | 14 | 21 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2001 | 17 | 14 | 21 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2000 | 17 | 15 | 21 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 14 | 20 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 1998 | 16 | 14 | 20 | CL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
Every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CL550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 498 | $4,300 |
| 2014 | CL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 506 | $4,300 |
| 2014 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 634 | $5,530 |
| 2014 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 614 | $5,530 |
| 2013 | CL550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 498 | $4,300 |
| 2013 | CL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 506 | $4,300 |
| 2013 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 634 | $5,530 |
| 2013 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 614 | $5,530 |
| 2012 | CL550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2012 | CL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2012 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2012 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2011 | CL550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2011 | CL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2011 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2011 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2010 | CL550 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2010 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2010 | CL63 AMG | 6.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2010 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2009 | CL550 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2009 | CL63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2009 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2009 | CL65 AMG | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2008 | CL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2008 | CL63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2008 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2008 | CL65 AMG | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2007 | CL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2007 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2006 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2006 | CL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2006 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2006 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2005 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2005 | CL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 13 | 20 | 15 | 592 | $5,160 |
| 2005 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2005 | CL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2004 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2004 | CL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 | $5,160 |
| 2004 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2003 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2003 | CL55 AMG | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 13 | 20 | 15 | 592 | $5,160 |
| 2003 | CL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2002 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2002 | CL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2002 | CL600 | 5.8 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2001 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2001 | CL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2001 | CL600 | 5.8 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2000 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1999 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 1999 | CL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 1998 | CL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 1998 | CL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2014 Compact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Focus Electric | 105 | 110 | 99 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius c | 50 | 53 | 46 |
| 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid | 44 | 43 | 45 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | 44 | 41 | 48 |
| 2014 Lexus CT 200h | 42 | 43 | 40 |
| 2014 Honda Insight | 41 | 40 | 42 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
The most efficient Mercedes-Benz CL-Class the EPA has rated is the 2014 CL550 4matic at 18 MPG combined (15 city, 24 highway).
What MPG does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class get?
2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class trims range from 14 to 18 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has the worst fuel economy?
The 2010 CL65 AMG is the lowest rated at 13 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class to fuel is the CL550 4matic, 4.7 L, 8 cyl (18 MPG) at $4,300 a year. The CL65 AMG, 6.0 L, 12 cyl (14 MPG) costs $5,530, so the thriftier trim saves $1,230 a year and $6,150 over five years.
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