Mercedes-Benz · 2006–2018 · Gas
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class MPG by year
The EPA has rated 13 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, from 2006 to 2018. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2016, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2018 model is 31% more efficient than the best 2006 model (21 vs. 16 MPG). The 2018 model is 28% less efficient than the median compact car that year (21 vs. 29 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- CLS-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 CLS-Class model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 29 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2017 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 29 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2016 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 30 | 29 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 2015 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 29 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 2014 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 25 | 30 | — | 4 | $2,962 |
| 2013 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 25 | 28.5 | — | 3 | $2,962 |
| 2012 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 25 | 28 | — | 3 | $2,962 |
| 2011 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 21 | 26 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2010 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 21 | 25 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2009 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 21 | 24 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2008 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 21 | 23 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2007 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 20 | 23 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2006 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 20 | 23.5 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare CLS-Class model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,469 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 16 MPG combined (about $3,703 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is rated up to 21 MPG combined.