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2026 Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid 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.
AWD · 4.0L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch · 46 MPGe + 19 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2026 Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid (46 MPGe + 19 MPG) costs about $2,190 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class (27 MPG) about $2,194.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Side by side
| Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid | Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,190 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,194 |
| 46 MPGe + 19 MPG | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 43 MPGe / 17 MPG | City | 24 MPG |
| 51 MPGe / 22 MPG | Highway | 33 MPG |
| 64 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 440 mi | Driving range | — |
| 30 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 87 cu ft | Passenger volume | 88 cu ft |
| 11 cu ft | Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| 161 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 323 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| 3 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gas + electricity | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| AWD | 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.
Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class across model years
- Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid
- 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
Among 26 2026 subcompact cars, the Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid ranks 10th and the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 11th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid, while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Measured by cost to drive, the Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid. The Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid is rated 46 MPGe + 19 MPG combined and the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 27 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid vs. the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,190 for the Bentley Continental Plug-in Hybrid and $2,194 for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.
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