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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class MPG
EPA fuel economy for 99 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trims sold from 1994 to 2027. Best ever: 23 MPG (2027 AMG SL43). Latest model year 2027: 16 to 23 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.49 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class to fuel is the AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid (23 MPG) at $3,580 a year. The SL680 Maybach, 4.0 L, 8 cyl (16 MPG) costs $5,150, so the thriftier trim saves $1,570 a year and $7,850 over five years.
| 2027 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SL43 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 23 | $3,580 | cheapest |
| AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 16 | $5,150 | +$1,570 |
| AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 16 | $5,150 | +$1,570 |
| SL680 Maybach | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 16 | $5,150 | +$1,570 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Plug-in hybrids blend electricity and gasoline by the EPA utility factor, the share of miles the EPA expects on battery power. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 23 | 20 | 28 | AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 4 |
| 2026 | 22 | 19 | 27 | AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 4 |
| 2025 | 22 | 19 | 27 | AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 4 |
| 2024 | 22 | 20 | 27 | AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2023 | 23 | 21 | 27 | AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2022 | 16 | 14 | 21 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 2 |
| 2020 | 22 | 20 | 28 | SL450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 2 |
| 2019 | 23 | 20 | 28 | SL450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 3 |
| 2018 | 23 | 20 | 28 | SL450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 4 |
| 2017 | 23 | 20 | 28 | SL450, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd | 4 |
| 2016 | 23 | 20 | 27 | SL400, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2015 | 23 | 20 | 27 | SL400, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2014 | 20 | 18 | 24 | SL550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2013 | 20 | 17 | 25 | SL550, 4.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2012 | 17 | 14 | 22 | SL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2011 | 17 | 14 | 22 | SL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2009 | 16 | 13 | 21 | SL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2008 | 16 | 14 | 21 | SL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2007 | 16 | 13 | 21 | SL550, 5.5 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2006 | 17 | 14 | 22 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2005 | 17 | 14 | 21 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2004 | 17 | 14 | 21 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 3 |
| 2003 | 16 | 14 | 20 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 2002 | 17 | 15 | 22 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 | 14 | 21 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 2000 | 17 | 14 | 21 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 1999 | 17 | 14 | 21 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 1998 | 17 | 14 | 21 | SL500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 1997 | 18 | 16 | 22 | SL320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 1996 | 18 | 15 | 22 | SL320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 1995 | 18 | 15 | 22 | SL320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 1994 | 18 | 15 | 22 | SL320, 3.2 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 3 |
Every Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | AMG SL43 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 388 | $3,580 |
| 2027 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 552 | $5,150 |
| 2027 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 552 | $5,150 |
| 2027 | SL680 Maybach | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 | 558 | $5,150 |
| 2026 | AMG SL43 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 400 | $3,740 |
| 2026 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 552 | $5,150 |
| 2026 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 552 | $5,150 |
| 2026 | SL680 Maybach | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 | 558 | $5,150 |
| 2025 | AMG SL43 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 400 | $3,740 |
| 2025 | AMG SL63 S E Performance | 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium and Electricity | 16 | 22 | 18 | 379 | $4,030 |
| 2025 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | 558 | $5,150 |
| 2025 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | 558 | $5,150 |
| 2024 | AMG SL43 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 | 398 | $3,740 |
| 2024 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 548 | $5,150 |
| 2024 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 548 | $5,150 |
| 2023 | AMG SL43 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 385 | $3,580 |
| 2023 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | 562 | $5,150 |
| 2023 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 16 | 544 | $5,150 |
| 2022 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 546 | $5,150 |
| 2022 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 546 | $5,150 |
| 2020 | SL450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 22 | 395 | $3,740 |
| 2020 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 435 | $4,120 |
| 2019 | SL450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 387 | $3,580 |
| 2019 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 435 | $4,120 |
| 2019 | AMG SL63 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 488 | $4,580 |
| 2018 | SL450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 383 | $3,580 |
| 2018 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 442 | $4,120 |
| 2018 | AMG SL63 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,330 |
| 2018 | AMG SL65 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 | 546 | $5,150 |
| 2017 | SL450 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 383 | $3,580 |
| 2017 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 9-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 442 | $4,120 |
| 2017 | AMG SL63 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,330 |
| 2017 | AMG SL65 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 | 546 | $5,150 |
| 2016 | SL400 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 | 392 | $3,580 |
| 2016 | AMG SL63 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,330 |
| 2016 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 465 | $4,330 |
| 2016 | AMG SL65 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 539 | $4,840 |
| 2015 | SL400 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 | 393 | $3,580 |
| 2015 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 442 | $4,120 |
| 2015 | SL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,330 |
| 2015 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 537 | $4,840 |
| 2014 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 442 | $4,120 |
| 2014 | SL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,330 |
| 2014 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 537 | $4,840 |
| 2013 | SL550 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 448 | $4,120 |
| 2013 | SL63 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $4,330 |
| 2013 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 537 | $4,840 |
| 2012 | SL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2012 | SL63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2011 | SL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2011 | SL63 AMG | 6.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2011 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2009 | SL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 2009 | SL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2009 | SL63 AMG | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2009 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2008 | SL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 2008 | SL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2008 | SL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2008 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2007 | SL550 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 2007 | SL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2007 | SL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2007 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2006 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2006 | SL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 | 592 | $5,490 |
| 2006 | SL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2006 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2005 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2005 | SL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2005 | SL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2005 | SL65 AMG | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 11 | 18 | 13 | 684 | $6,330 |
| 2004 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2004 | SL55 AMG | 5.4 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 | $5,490 |
| 2004 | SL600 | 5.5 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2003 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 2003 | SL55 AMG | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2002 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2002 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2001 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2001 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 2000 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 2000 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 1999 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 1999 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 1998 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 1998 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 1997 | SL320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,580 |
| 1997 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 1997 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 1996 | SL320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,580 |
| 1996 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,840 |
| 1996 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 | 635 | $5,880 |
| 1995 | SL320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,580 |
| 1995 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 1995 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $6,330 |
| 1994 | SL320 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,580 |
| 1994 | SL500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $5,150 |
| 1994 | SL600 | 6.0 L, 12 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $6,330 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The most efficient Mercedes-Benz SL-Class the EPA has rated is the 2027 AMG SL43 at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 28 highway).
What MPG does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class get?
2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trims range from 16 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 SL65 AMG is the lowest rated at 13 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for a year?
At $5.49 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class to fuel is the AMG SL43, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid (23 MPG) at $3,580 a year. The SL680 Maybach, 4.0 L, 8 cyl (16 MPG) costs $5,150, so the thriftier trim saves $1,570 a year and $7,850 over five years.
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