DS DS 4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e: real-world fuel use
In real life the DS DS 4 uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e — about £19 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
1,431 cars in the data
DS DS 44.0×the official figure
Official
1.3
Real world
5.0
0510 L/100 km
27,634 cars in the data
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e4.9×the official figure
Official
1.1
Real world
5.1
0510 L/100 km
| DS DS 4 | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Gap vs official | 4.0× | 4.9× |
| Distance with engine off | 34% | 26% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 117 | 119 |
| Official electric range (km) | 61 | 70 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 1,728 | 1,743 |
| Cars in the data | 1,431 | 27,634 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the DS DS 4 comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the DS DS 4 34% of the time with the engine off, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e 26%. Run the calculator with your own driving.