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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 28 two-seaters rated for 2005, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,485 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 14 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,485 15,000 mi/yr · $23.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #16 of 28 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway218.911.2
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 2005 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Insight52 MPG $894
  2. 2Toyota MR226 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Mazda MX-5 Miata23 MPG $2,576
  4. 4Lotus Elise/exige22 MPG $2,693
  5. 5Porsche Boxster21 MPG $2,821
  6. 16Mercedes-Benz SL-Class17 MPG $3,485
  7. 28Ferrari 575 M Maranello and Superamerica11 MPG $5,386
2005 SL-ClassOther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

SL-Class MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic
SL500		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic
SL55 AMG		 Gas 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $4,232
RWD · 5.5L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
SL600		 Gas 11 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $4,232
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
SL65 AMG		 Gas 11 MPG 18 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
7-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
50 cu ft
Cargo volume
7 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs. rivals

vs Acura NSX 18 MPG · $3,292/yr NSX saves $194/yr vs Cadillac XLR 18 MPG · $3,292/yr XLR saves $194/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 911 GT3 16 MPG · $3,703/yr SL-Class saves $218/yr vs Porsche Turbo 2 911 Gt2 16 MPG · $3,703/yr SL-Class saves $218/yr vs Porsche Boxster 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Boxster saves $664/yr vs Audi TT Roadster 21 MPG · $2,821/yr TT Roadster saves $664/yr vs BMW Z4 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Z4 saves $664/yr vs Maserati Spyder 12 MPG · $4,938/yr SL-Class saves $1,452/yr vs Porsche Carrera GT 11 MPG · $5,386/yr SL-Class saves $1,901/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Up to 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 13 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class per year?

About $3,485 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $23.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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