Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz SLR has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2005 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 5 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 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #31 of 37 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #36 of 39 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #33 of 36 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #41 of 46 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #38 of 41 (7th 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 SLR placed highest in 2005 at #31 of 37, and lowest in 2008 at #41 of 46. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
What SLR fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 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 13 mpg the Mercedes-Benz SLR is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $860 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.