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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Vehicle Class & Size

The EPA classifies the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2027):

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2027Config 1 of 4Auto (A1)Compact CarsRear-Wheel DriveElectricity109
2027Config 2 of 4Auto (A1)Compact CarsRear-Wheel DriveElectricity126
2027Config 3 of 4Auto (A2)Compact CarsAll-Wheel DriveElectricity118
2027Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 1.5 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline33
2026Config 1 of 7Auto (A1)Compact CarsRear-Wheel DriveElectricity126
2026Config 2 of 7Auto (A1)Compact CarsRear-Wheel DriveElectricity109
2026Config 3 of 7Auto (A2)Compact CarsAll-Wheel DriveElectricity118
2026Config 4 of 7Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2026Config 5 of 7Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline30
2026Config 6 of 7Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2026Config 7 of 7Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2025Config 1 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2025Config 2 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline30
2025Config 3 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2025Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2024Config 1 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline30
2024Config 2 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2024Config 3 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2024Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline28
2023Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2023Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2023Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2023Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2022Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2022Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2022Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2022Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2021Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2021Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2021Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2021Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2020Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2020Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline28
2020Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2020Config 4 of 4Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2019Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2019Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2019Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2019Config 4 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline26
2018Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2018Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2018Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2018Config 4 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline26
2017Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline26
2017Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2017Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2017Config 4 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline29
2016Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2016Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline26
2016Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2016Config 4 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline30
2015Config 1 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2015Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline26
2015Config 3 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact Cars4-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline27
2015Config 4 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline30

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class data analysis

How to read this Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class data

This page lists every 2015 through 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class record we hold for this measurement — 55 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About CLA-Class Vehicle Class

What class of vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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