Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2026 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 109 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 109 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 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #6 of 79 (94th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #4 of 23 (86th 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 placed highest in 2027 at #4 of 23, and lowest in 2026 at #6 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 | 112 | 105 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 317 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 112 | 105 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 317 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech burns 106 to 106 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 | $317 | $317 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $369 | $369 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $422 | $422 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 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 109 mpg the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech is 83 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,179 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.