Mercedes-Benz SL320 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz SL320 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1994 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 19 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 19 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #8 of 14 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 13 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz SL320 placed highest in 1997 at #7 of 13, and lowest in 1994 at #10 of 19. It spent 3 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What SL320 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 18 mpg the Mercedes-Benz SL320 is exactly at the median.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.