Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4matic Plus MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4matic Plus has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2022 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #31 of 33 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #34 of 36 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #30 of 34 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #27 of 31 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #29 of 31 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #6 of 8 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4matic Plus placed highest in 2027 at #6 of 8, and lowest in 2023 at #34 of 36. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 552 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 552 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 548 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 562 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 546 | 3/10 |
What AMG SL55 4matic Plus fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4matic Plus burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4matic Plus is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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