The Mercedes-Benz CLE does 27.3 mpg combined (24 city, 33.3 highway), which works out to about $1,407 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg.
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
The Mercedes-Benz CLE burns a gallon every 27.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 440 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.117 |
| Fuel per year | $1,407 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,035 |
| Against other Hybrid cars | +$118 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,817 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mercedes-Benz CLE gives up 9.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 33.3 out there against 24 in town, a 39% drop worth $447 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33.3 mpg | $1,153 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9.3 mpg (39%) | 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 Mercedes-Benz CLE get?
27.3 mpg combined on average — 24 in the city and 33.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2024–2026.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLE cost in fuel per year?
About $1,407 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,035 over five years, or 0.117 dollars a mile.
Which CLE engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 27.3 mpg.
Is the CLE good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg, computed across 1162 ratings.
Are these real-world CLE figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Mercedes-Benz CLE is $2,817 against the $1,407 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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