Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

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.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance EV Range

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Vehicle Class — All Years

Year	Trim	Vehicle Class	Drive	Fuel Type	MPG Comb.
2027	Auto (A1)	Compact Cars	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	109
2027	Auto (A1)	Compact Cars	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	126
2027	Auto (A2)	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	118
2027	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	33
2026	Auto (A1)	Compact Cars	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	126
2026	Auto (A1)	Compact Cars	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	109
2026	Auto (A2)	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	118
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	25
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	30
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2026	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	30
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2025	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	25
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	30
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	25
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2024	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	28
2023	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2023	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2023	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	24
2023	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2022	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2022	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	24
2022	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2022	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2021	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2021	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2021	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	25
2021	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2020	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	25
2020	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	28
2020	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2020	Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2019	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	26
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2018	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	26
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	26
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2017	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	29
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	26
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2016	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	30
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	26
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27
2015	Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Compact Cars	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	30

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

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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