Against 282 other V8 cars rated 2012–2014, the CL-Class beats their 16.8 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $153 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1998, the 4.7L 8-cyl (2011–2014), does 18 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (1998–2006), 16.7: $166 a year apart.
Every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 / 23.8 | 2011–2014 | $2,133 | |
| 5.5L 8-cyl | 14 / 21 | 2007–2010 | $2,286 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 14.1 / 21 | 1998–2006 | $2,299 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2012–2014 | −$153 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,550 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class gives up 9 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 15 in the city, $960 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (60%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the CL-Class changed over the years
The CL-Class peaked in 2014 at 18 mpg (15 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 16 — 2 mpg apart, or $267 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2013 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2012 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2008 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2007 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2006 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2005 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2004 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2003 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2002 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2001 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2000 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1999 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1998 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 17 EPA ratings of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class — 3 engines across 1998–2014. 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 $4,550. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the CL-Class has averaged 17 mpg.
Is the 2014 CL-Class more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which CL-Class year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 18 mpg combined (15 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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