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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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Hybrid · Every trim below is EPA-rated. Starting price shown before destination.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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$43,900starting MSRP#36 cheapest of 102 hybrids
30.0 mpgcombined#40 of 102
3trims rated
$2,750EPA fuel cost / yr
$0.18fuel cost / mile
6/10EPA economy score
6/10EPA emissions score
298 g/mitailpipe CO₂
SIDI; Mild Hybridengine

The short version

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class starts at $43,900, returns 30.0 mpg combined. Here's what the EPA numbers actually mean.

Pricing

Starts at $43,900 before destination, across 3 EPA-rated trims. We verify every price by hand against manufacturer and dealer sources — if we can't confirm a number, we leave it blank instead of guessing.

Range and efficiency

Rated at 30.0 mpg combined — the best figure across its 3 trims. Trims span 25.0–30.0 mpg. No plug, no charging routine, just a gas engine with electric help.

Charging and fuel cost

At $3.20 a gallon, 12,000 miles a year burns about $1,280 in gas. See how that stacks up against going electric in the fuel cost calculator.

All 3 EPA-rated trims

TrimDriveClassMPG comb.
AMG CLA35 4maticAll-Wheel DriveCompact Cars25.0
CLA250Front-Wheel DriveCompact Cars30.0
CLA250 4maticAll-Wheel DriveCompact Cars29.0

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Common questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is EPA-rated at 30.0 mpg combined, the best figure across its 3 rated trims.

How much does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class cost?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class starts at $43,900 MSRP before destination charges. Prices are verified from manufacturer and automotive sources.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class fully electric?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a hybrid — it pairs a gas engine with electric assist and never needs plugging in.

Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (model years 2025–2027), updated October 2026. MPGe = miles per gallon equivalent (33.7 kWh = 1 gallon of gasoline energy).