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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class MPG
EPA fuel economy for 51 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class trims sold from 2006 to 2023. Best ever: 26 MPG (2021 CLS450). Latest model year 2023: 25 MPG combined across 1 trim.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class costs about $3,100 a year to fuel (CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, 25 MPG).
| 2023 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS450 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 25 | $3,100 | cheapest |
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 CLS-Class MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 22 | 30 | CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 1 |
| 2022 | 25 | 22 | 30 | CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 1 |
| 2021 | 26 | 23 | 30 | CLS450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2020 | 26 | 24 | 31 | CLS450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2019 | 26 | 24 | 31 | CLS450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2018 | 21 | 18 | 26 | CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2017 | 21 | 18 | 26 | CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2016 | 24 | 20 | 30 | CLS400, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 5 |
| 2015 | 24 | 20 | 29 | CLS400, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 5 |
| 2014 | 20 | 17 | 25 | CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 6 |
| 2013 | 20 | 17 | 25 | CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2012 | 20 | 17 | 25 | CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2011 | 16 | 14 | 21 | CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2010 | 16 | 14 | 21 | CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2009 | 16 | 14 | 21 | CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2008 | 16 | 14 | 21 | CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2007 | 16 | 14 | 20 | CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2006 | 16 | 14 | 20 | CLS500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CLS450 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 | 357 | $3,100 |
| 2022 | CLS450 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 | 357 | $3,100 |
| 2021 | CLS450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 23 | 30 | 26 | 347 | $2,980 |
| 2021 | CLS450 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 357 | $3,100 |
| 2021 | AMG CLS53 4matic Plus | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 | 389 | $3,370 |
| 2020 | CLS450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 24 | 31 | 26 | 334 | $2,980 |
| 2020 | CLS450 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 23 | 30 | 26 | 343 | $2,980 |
| 2020 | AMG CLS53 4matic Plus | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 379 | $3,370 |
| 2019 | CLS450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 24 | 31 | 26 | 334 | $2,980 |
| 2019 | CLS450 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 23 | 30 | 26 | 343 | $2,980 |
| 2019 | AMG CLS53 4matic Plus | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 379 | $3,370 |
| 2018 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 425 | $3,690 |
| 2018 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2018 | AMG CLS63 S 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 495 | $4,300 |
| 2017 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 425 | $3,690 |
| 2017 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2017 | AMG CLS63 S 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 495 | $4,300 |
| 2016 | CLS400 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 | 375 | $3,230 |
| 2016 | CLS400 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 405 | $3,520 |
| 2016 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 20 | 433 | $3,870 |
| 2016 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 446 | $3,870 |
| 2016 | AMG CLS63 S 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 496 | $4,300 |
| 2015 | CLS400 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 377 | $3,230 |
| 2015 | CLS400 4matic | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 407 | $3,520 |
| 2015 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 20 | 433 | $3,870 |
| 2015 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 | 462 | $4,070 |
| 2015 | CLS63 AMG S 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 495 | $4,300 |
| 2014 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 443 | $3,870 |
| 2014 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 | 462 | $4,070 |
| 2014 | CLS63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 469 | $4,070 |
| 2014 | CLS63 AMG S | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 469 | $4,070 |
| 2014 | CLS63 AMG 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 495 | $4,300 |
| 2014 | CLS63 AMG S 4matic | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 495 | $4,300 |
| 2013 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 454 | $3,870 |
| 2013 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 458 | $4,070 |
| 2013 | CLS63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 469 | $4,070 |
| 2012 | CLS550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2012 | CLS550 4matic | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2012 | CLS63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2011 | CLS550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2011 | CLS63 AMG | 6.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2010 | CLS550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2010 | CLS63 AMG | 6.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2009 | CLS550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2009 | CLS63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2008 | CLS550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2008 | CLS63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2007 | CLS550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2007 | CLS63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 2006 | CLS500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2006 | CLS55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 | $5,160 |
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).
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| 2023 Toyota Mirai LE | 74 | 76 | 71 |
| 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 50 | 53 | 46 |
| 2023 Lexus UX 250h | 42 | 43 | 41 |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 2023 Kia Rio | 36 | 32 | 41 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The most efficient Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class the EPA has rated is the 2021 CLS450 at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 30 highway).
What MPG does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class get?
Every 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class trim is rated 25 MPG combined.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has the worst fuel economy?
The 2011 CLS63 AMG is the lowest rated at 14 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class costs about $3,100 a year to fuel (CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, 25 MPG).
More from Mercedes-Benz: every Mercedes-Benz model. Fuel types on this model: Premium. EPA classes: Compact Cars.