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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2023
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class was last rated in the data for model year 2023, at 25 MPG combined.
- 25MPG combined
- $3,300a year in fuel
- 357g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $3,300 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon.
Tailpipe CO2 is 357 g/mile for the most efficient version.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 22 and its highway rating 30: the highway figure is 8 higher. The data lists one version for 2023: CLS450 4matic: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS450 4matic: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 25 | 22 | 30 | $3,300 | 357 |
Year by year
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is in the data for 5 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2023 the best combined rating fell by 1 MPG, from 26 to 25. The number of rated versions shrank from 3 to 1. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,300 in the latest data against $3,150 in 2019, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 25 | 25 | $3,300 | 357 | 29 |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 | 25 | $3,300 | 357 | 30 |
| 2021 | 3 | 26 | 23 | $3,150 | 347 | 30 |
| 2020 | 3 | 26 | 23 | $3,150 | 343 | 30 |
| 2019 | 3 | 26 | 23 | $3,150 | 343 | 30.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio | Gasoline | 36 | $1,850 | 2023 |
| Ferrari F175 AHA | Gasoline | 12 | $6,850 | 2023 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Compact cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.