Mercedes-Benz · Subcompact cars · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class has 6 rated versions for 2026, from 22 to 27 MPG combined; its most efficient version is 6th of 13 subcompact cars, in the upper half, ahead of 58% of the others.
- 27MPG combined6th of 13 in class
- $3,050a year in fuel7th of 13 in class
- 323g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The subcompact cars rated for 2026 run from 19 to 83 MPG, with a median of 26 MPG.
Across every class it is tied for 47th of 88 hybrid models, in the lower half.
Mercedes-Benz has 22 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 10th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 25.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Audi A3 at 28 MPG and just behind it is the Audi S3 at 26 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $3,050 a year. That is level with the subcompact cars median of $3,050.
It emits 323 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the subcompact cars median is 341, a difference of 18 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 24 and on the highway 33, 9 better on the open road. 6 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, CLE300 4matic (Coupe): 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD, gets 27 MPG; the least efficient listed, AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD, gets 22 MPG, a gap of 5 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $700 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe): 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 27 | 24 | 33 | $3,050 | 323 |
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible): 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 26 | 23 | 32 | $3,150 | 340 |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 26 | 23 | 32 | $3,150 | 338 |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 26 | 23 | 33 | $3,150 | 339 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 23 | 20 | 27 | $3,550 | 391 |
| AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,750 | 408 |
Year by year
The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is in the data for 3 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 28 in 2024 to 27 MPG in 2026, down 1 MPG. The number of rated versions grew from 5 to 6. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,050 in the latest data against $2,950 in 2024, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 | 323 | 26 |
| 2025 | 6 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 | 323 | 26 |
| 2024 | 5 | 28 | 23 | $2,950 | 324 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S3 | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2026 |
| Ford Mustang | Gasoline | 26 | $2,600 | 2026 |
| BMW 8 Series | Gasoline | 24 | $3,400 | 2026 |
| BMW 4 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 31 | $2,650 | 2026 |
| Audi RS | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Subcompact cars, Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.