Against 502 other 4-cyl cars rated 2020–2022, the A-Class beats their 26.8 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $62 a year.
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class engine, compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24.3 / 35.3 | 2019–2022 | $1,357 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2020–2022 | −$62 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,725 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class gives up 11 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 24 in the city, $503 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +11 mpg (46%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the A-Class changed over the years
The A-Class peaked in 2021 at 29 mpg (25 city, 36 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2022 at 28 — 1 mpg apart, or $47 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 28.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 / 35 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2021 | 25 / 36 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 35 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 35 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class — 1 engine across 2019–2022. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,725. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class get?
28 mpg combined, 24 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2019 the A-Class has averaged 28.3 mpg.
Is the 2022 A-Class more efficient than the 2021?
No: 28 against 29 mpg combined, about $47 a year more to run.
Which A-Class year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021, at 29 mpg combined (25 city, 36 highway).
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