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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $729 a year to fuel (126 MPGe), versus $1,975 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid (30 MPG). That's roughly $1,246 a year, or about $6,230 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid
Side by side
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $729 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,975 |
| 126 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 30 MPG |
| 127 MPGe | City | 26 MPG |
| 124 MPGe | Highway | 36 MPG |
| 27 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 374 mi | Driving range | — |
| 91 cu ft | Passenger volume | 89 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 298 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| 8.8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| Electric motor (200 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ 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.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid across model years
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid
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 21 2026 compact cars, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV ranks 1st and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid 14th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV is rated 126 MPGe combined and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid 30 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV vs. the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $729 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV and $1,975 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid.
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