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2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV vs Toyota Corolla 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 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $729 a year to fuel (126 MPGe), versus $930 for the 2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (50 MPG). That's roughly $201 a year, or about $1,005 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
- Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Side by side
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV | Toyota Corolla Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $729 | Your annual fuel cost | $930 |
| 126 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 50 MPG |
| 127 MPGe | City | 53 MPG |
| 124 MPGe | Highway | 46 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 | 13 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 176 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| 8.8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (200 kW) | Engine / motor | 1.8L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| 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 Toyota Corolla Hybrid across model years
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
- Toyota Corolla 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
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid has more cargo space (13 vs. 12 cu ft).
Among 13 2027 compact cars, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV ranks 1st and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid 3rd 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 Toyota Corolla Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV or the 2027 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla Hybrid 50 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV vs. the Toyota Corolla Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $729 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV and $930 for the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid, with 13 cu ft of luggage volume versus 12 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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