Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2026 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 126 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 126 mpg (2026). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 126 mpg | 126 mpg | #1 of 79 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 126 mpg | 126 mpg | #1 of 23 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 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 CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) placed highest in 2026 at #1 of 79, and lowest in 2026 at #1 of 79. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 127 | 124 | 126 | 91.3 | 0.1 | $600 | 374 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 127 | 124 | 126 | 91.3 | 0.1 | $600 | 374 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) burns 91 to 91 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 | $274 | $274 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $319 | $319 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $365 | $365 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $600 to $600 a year in fuel, or $8,250 less 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 126 mpg the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) is 100 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,229 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.