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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 7.1 L/100km: 40 mpg UK, 33 mpg US.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class in white
Fuel use
7.1 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
40 mpg
US mpg
33 mpg
On a full tank
701 km
50 L tank

What a CLA-Class costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.96 per 100 km$2,306
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.18 per 100 km$1,907
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.01 per 100 miles£1,401
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.20 per 100 miles$1,781

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the CLA-Class ranks

C117, 2013–2019

Specs for the CLA 200; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
C117
Built
2013-2019
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,641 mm
Width
1,778 mm
Height
1,433 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,475 kg
Boot
470 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,793 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
135 kW
Torque
275 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2013

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2027Electric18.0 kWh/100km3.4 mi/kWh116 MPGe510 km
2026Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2026Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2026Electric18.0 kWh/100km3.4 mi/kWh116 MPGe510 km
2025Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2025Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2024Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2024Hybrid8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2023Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2022Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2021Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2020Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2019Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2018Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2017Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2016Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2015Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2014Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class uses 7.1 L/100km by its official figures: 40 mpg in UK gallons and 33 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much electricity does the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class use?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class uses 18.0 kWh/100km officially (3.4 mi/kWh, 116 MPGe). Its official range is 510 km (317 miles).

How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,306 in New Zealand, $1,907 in Australia, £1,401 in United Kingdom, $1,781 in United States.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class go on a full tank?

About 701 km (436 miles) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class's boot?

470 L, for the CLA 200.

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