Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2016 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #65 of 108 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #59 of 100 (41th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #57 of 95 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #48 of 86 (45th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #63 of 79 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #62 of 79 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #65 of 73 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #60 of 72 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 4matic placed highest in 2019 at #48 of 86, and lowest in 2016 at #65 of 108. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 390 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 382 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 348 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 348 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 348 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 348 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 26 → 23 mpg | -3 mpg | 500 gal |
What AMG CLA45 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 4matic burns 500 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 23 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 4matic is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.