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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class MPG by year

The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, from 1998 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1998, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2009 model is 9% less efficient than the best 1998 model (20 vs. 22 MPG). The 2009 model is 5% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (20 vs. 21 MPG).

Most efficient year199822 MPG combined
Latest (2009)20 MPG$2,962/yr to fuel
First rated (1998)22 MPG$2,693/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1246 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • CLK-Class, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every CLK-Class model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2009 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
17 / 25 21 — 3 $2,962
2008 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 14
17 / 25 20 — 5 $2,962
2007 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 14
17 / 25 20 — 3 $2,962
2006 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
17 / 26 20 — 4 $2,962
2005 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 16
18 / 26 19 — 5 $2,821
2004 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 16
18 / 24 19 — 3 $2,962
2003 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 16
17 / 24 19 — 5 $2,962
2002 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 25 22 — 5 $2,962
2001 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 21.5 — 5 $2,821
2000 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 22 — 4 $2,821
1999 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19
18 / 26 23 — 3 $2,821
1998 Gas 22 MPG 19 / 27 23 — 1 $2,693

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class year has the best fuel economy?

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,693 a year.

Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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