2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 to $3,050 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 26-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,650-$3,050 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 299-348 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 CLA-Class costs about $2,650 to $3,050 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,900. Over five years that is about $14,500 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this CLA-Class configuration spends about $1,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The CLA-Class sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| CLA250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| AMG CLA45 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 CLA-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 299-348 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
Compare this car
Open the comparison tool to line this 2016 CLA-Class up against any other vehicle in the database, or jump to other years and trims from the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class overview.
← All Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years ← All Mercedes-Benz models
Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.