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Mercedes CLA 2016 fuel consumption

Mercedes CLA from 2016 to 2018 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 28% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 30% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 26% higher. Since 2016 the Mercedes CLA average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersMercedes CLAAll carmakersMercedes CLA
2016+28%+49% +36%+57%
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2017+28%+49% +36%+57%
2018+27%+49% +36%+57%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mercedes CLA.

2016 - 2018

Mercedes CLA 2016 C117 coupe fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines35.8 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines25.9 MPG
9.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+49%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines63.6 MPG
3.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines38.5 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+57%

Mercedes CLA 2016 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mercedes CLA 2016 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 7% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mercedes CLA with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mercedes CLA with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 250 218 Hp Automatic 218 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.5 liter diesel engine
Mercedes CLA 2016 1.5 CLA 180d 109 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 1.5 CLA 180d 109 HP manual 63.6 MPG
3.7 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+57%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Mercedes CLA 2016 1.6 CLA 180 122 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 1.6 CLA 200 Automatic 156 HP automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 220 184 HP 4x4 automatic 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 250 211 Hp Automatic 211 HP 4x4 automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 250 211 Hp Automatic 211 HP automatic 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 250 218 Hp 218 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 250 218 Hp Automatic 218 HP 4x4 automatic 34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km+49%
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 CLA 250 218 Hp Automatic 218 HP automatic 37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 AMG CLA 45 381 HP 4x4 automatic 22.2 MPG
10.6 l/100km
2.1 liter diesel engine
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.1 CLA 200d 136 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.1 CLA 200d Automatic 136 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.1 CLA 200d Automatic 136 HP 4x4 automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.1 CLA 220d Automatic 177 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Mercedes CLA 2016 2.1 CLA 220d Automatic 177 HP 4x4 automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.