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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.

26best combined MPG (2021)
23 / 30city / highway of the best trim
14lowest combined MPG (2011)
18model years rated
$3,290a year to fuel, cheapest 2023 trim at EPA prices

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 $5.49 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class costs about $3,290 a year to fuel (CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, 25 MPG).

2023 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
CLS450 4matic3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spdAWDPremium25$3,290cheapest

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

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2023252230CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd1
2022252230CLS450 4matic, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd1
2021262330CLS450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd3
2020262431CLS450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd3
2019262431CLS450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd3
2018211826CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 9-spd3
2017211826CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 9-spd3
2016242030CLS400, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd5
2015242029CLS400, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd5
2014201725CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd6
2013201725CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd3
2012201725CLS550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd3
2011161421CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd2
2010161421CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd2
2009161421CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd2
2008161421CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd2
2007161420CLS550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd2
2006161420CLS500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd2

Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2023CLS450 4matic3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spdAWDPremium223025357$3,290
2022CLS450 4matic3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium223025357$3,290
2021CLS4503.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spdRWDPremium233026347$3,170
2021CLS450 4matic3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium222925357$3,290
2021AMG CLS53 4matic Plus3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium212623389$3,580
2020CLS4503.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spdRWDPremium243126334$3,170
2020CLS450 4matic3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium233026343$3,170
2020AMG CLS53 4matic Plus3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium212723379$3,580
2019CLS4503.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spdRWDPremium243126334$3,170
2019CLS450 4matic3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium233026343$3,170
2019AMG CLS53 4matic Plus3.0 L, 6 cyl, HybridAuto 9-spd4WDPremium212723379$3,580
2018CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spdRWDPremium182621425$3,920
2018CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spd4WDPremium172520444$4,120
2018AMG CLS63 S 4matic5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162218495$4,580
2017CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spdRWDPremium182621425$3,920
2017CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spd4WDPremium172520444$4,120
2017AMG CLS63 S 4matic5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162218495$4,580
2016CLS4003.0 L, 6 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium203024375$3,430
2016CLS400 4matic3.0 L, 6 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium192622405$3,740
2016CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spdRWDPremium182620433$4,120
2016CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spd4WDPremium172520446$4,120
2016AMG CLS63 S 4matic5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162218496$4,580
2015CLS4003.0 L, 6 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium202924377$3,430
2015CLS400 4matic3.0 L, 6 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium192622407$3,740
2015CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 9-spdRWDPremium182620433$4,120
2015CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium172419462$4,330
2015CLS63 AMG S 4matic5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162218495$4,580
2014CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium172520443$4,120
2014CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium172419462$4,330
2014CLS63 AMG5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium162519469$4,330
2014CLS63 AMG S5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium162519469$4,330
2014CLS63 AMG 4matic5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162218495$4,580
2014CLS63 AMG S 4matic5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162218495$4,580
2013CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium172520454$4,120
2013CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162519458$4,330
2013CLS63 AMG5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium162519469$4,330
2012CLS5504.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium172520444$4,120
2012CLS550 4matic4.7 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spd4WDPremium162519468$4,330
2012CLS63 AMG5.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium162519468$4,330
2011CLS5505.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium142116555$5,150
2011CLS63 AMG6.3 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium121814635$5,880
2010CLS5505.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium142116555$5,150
2010CLS63 AMG6.3 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium121814635$5,880
2009CLS5505.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium142116555$5,150
2009CLS63 AMG6.2 L, 8 cylAuto (S7)RWDPremium121814635$5,880
2008CLS5505.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium142116555$5,150
2008CLS63 AMG6.2 L, 8 cylAuto (S7)RWDPremium121814635$5,880
2007CLS5505.5 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium142016555$5,150
2007CLS63 AMG6.2 L, 8 cylAuto (S7)RWDPremium121814635$5,880
2006CLS5005.0 L, 8 cylAuto 7-spdRWDPremium142016555$5,150
2006CLS55 AMG5.4 L, 8 cylAuto (S5)RWDPremium131915592$5,490

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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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 $5.49 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class costs about $3,290 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.