2016 Mercedes-Benz SL EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL delivers an EPA-certified 17–27 MPG combined (14–24 city / 21–32 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $4,450.

Combined MPG
17–27 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
14–24 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
21–32 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800–4,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
SLK300 Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG $2,800 —
SLK350 Premium 3.5L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 —
SL400 Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 —
AMG SLK55 Premium 5.5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG $3,450 —
AMG SL63 Premium 5.5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG $4,000 —
SL550 Premium 4.7L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG $4,000 —
AMG SL65 Premium 6L 12-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 14 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG $4,450 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.24–$5.15

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

556–882 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.