Mercedes-Benz SLC300 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz SLC300 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2017 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2017). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #8 of 47 (85th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #6 of 58 (91th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #7 of 62 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #5 of 60 (93th 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 SLC300 placed highest in 2020 at #5 of 60, and lowest in 2017 at #8 of 47. It spent 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 332 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
What SLC300 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 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 27 mpg the Mercedes-Benz SLC300 is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $745 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- 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.