Against 344 other Hybrid cars rated 2024–2026, the CLE trails their 28 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $51 a year.
Every Mercedes-Benz CLE engine, compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLE 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 Hybrid | 24 / 33.3 | 2024–2026 | $1,407 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the BMW M4 gets 19 mpg, the BMW M2 19 mpg and the Bentley Continental 19 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2026 CLE. The CLE is the cheapest of them to run: $599 a year less than the BMW M4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2024–2026 | +$51 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,817 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE gives up 9 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 24 in the city, $436 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the CLE changed over the years
The CLE peaked in 2024 at 28 mpg (24 city, 34 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 27 — 1 mpg apart, or $51 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 27.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2025 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2024 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Mercedes-Benz CLE — 1 engine across 2024–2026. 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 $2,817. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE get?
27 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2024 the CLE has averaged 27.3 mpg.
Is the 2026 CLE more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
Which CLE year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024, at 28 mpg combined (24 city, 34 highway).
Does the CLE get better gas mileage than the BMW M4?
Yes: 27 mpg for the 2026 CLE against 19 for the 2027 BMW M4, about $599 a year less to run.
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