Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic
25 MPG The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 24.7 MPG, essentially flat across 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $3100 | 361 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $3100 | 362 | 1 |
| 2024 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $3100 | 362 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29 | $3200 | 373 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29 | $3200 | 366 | 1 |
| 2021 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $3100 | 360 | 1 |
| 2020 | 25 MPG | 23 | 29 | $3100 | 352 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic ranks 92 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mazda Protege (25.3), Buick Skyhawk (25.5), Cadillac CT4 (25.5), Chevrolet Cavalier (25.5), Dodge Neon (25.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 361 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic get?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 29 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 24.7 MPG, ranging from 24 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $3100.
Has the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 25 MPG today against 25 in 2020 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4matic efficient for its class?
It ranks 92 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 1.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.