2024 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2024 BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2024 BMW 4 Series (28 MPG) costs about $2,116 a year to fuel and the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class (28 MPG) about $2,116.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW 4 Series
- Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Side by side
| BMW 4 Series | Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,116 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 25 MPG | City | 24 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 34 MPG |
| 86 cu ft | Passenger volume | 88 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| 312 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 324 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class across model years
- BMW 4 Series
- Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the BMW 4 Series has more cargo space (12 vs. 11 cu ft).
Among 33 2024 subcompact cars, the BMW 4 Series ranks 14th and the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 15th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the BMW 4 Series is a conventional gas model, while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2024 BMW 4 Series vs. the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,116 for the BMW 4 Series and $2,116 for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.
Which has more cargo space?
The BMW 4 Series, with 12 cu ft of luggage volume versus 11 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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