Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4matic (Convertible) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4matic (Convertible) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2024 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2027) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #35 of 69 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #26 of 59 (57th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #22 of 46 (53th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #10 of 21 (55th 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 CLE300 4matic (Convertible) placed highest in 2027 at #10 of 21, and lowest in 2024 at #35 of 69. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 325 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 → 2027 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
What CLE300 4matic (Convertible) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4matic (Convertible) burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 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 27 mpg the Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4matic (Convertible) is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $186 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
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