Diesel and petrol · 2013–2026
Mercedes-Benz Cla
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz Cla. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.1 L/100km, about $1,895 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 7.1 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,895
- at today's prices in Australia
- Seats
- 5
What a Cla costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $17.07 per 100 km | $1,895 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.79 per 100 km | $2,286 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £19.84 per 100 miles | £1,389 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.08 per 100 miles | $1,766 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz Cla questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz Cla?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz Cla uses 7.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz Cla cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,895 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
Cars like the Cla
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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