Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2025 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #37 of 59 (38th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #30 of 46 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #15 of 21 (30th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact 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 CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) placed highest in 2027 at #15 of 21, and lowest in 2025 at #37 of 59. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 5/10 |
What AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 22 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (convertible) is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $152 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.