Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2005 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #21 of 37 (44th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #25 of 39 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #23 of 36 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #33 of 46 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #24 of 41 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #19 of 35 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #21 of 44 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #21 of 43 (52th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #24 of 58 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #28 of 60 (54th 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 SLK55 AMG placed highest in 2010 at #19 of 35, and lowest in 2008 at #33 of 46. It spent 4 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 5.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 5.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 5.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2010 → 2012 | 17 → 22 mpg | +5 mpg | 523 gal |
What SLK55 AMG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 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 22 mpg the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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