Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
4 model years from 2024 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2024–2027
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 27–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2026 CLE-Class in brief
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 13% better than the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class has 4 model years in our data, from 2024 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2024 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 28 MPG.
How the 2024 CLE-Class compares
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 21% better than the 2024 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
2026 CLE-Class pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 CLE-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 4 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Maserati GranTurismo | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 8 Series | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW M | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi S3 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →