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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 4matic Plus MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 4matic Plus has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2019 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.

23best combined mpg (2019)
23worst combined mpg (2019)
23latest year best (2021)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2019123 mpg23 mpg#63 of 86 (27th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars
2020123 mpg23 mpg#64 of 79 (19th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars
2021123 mpg23 mpg#63 of 79 (21th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact 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 CLS53 4matic Plus placed highest in 2019 at #63 of 86, and lowest in 2020 at #64 of 79. 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20213.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop212623500.012.9$3,3503895/10
20203.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop212723500.012.9$3,3503795/10
20193.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop212723500.012.9$3,3503795/10

What AMG CLS53 4matic Plus fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 4matic Plus 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$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 2021 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 CLS53 4matic Plus is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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