Mercedes-Benz CLA250: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 across 13 model years, from the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 through the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The most recent 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 returns 30 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz CLA250 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2025 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2024 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2023 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2022 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2021 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2020 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2019 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2017 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2016 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2015 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2014 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,300 |
How the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.