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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 27 two-seaters rated for 2008, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,703 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,703 15,000 mi/yr · $24.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #18 of 27 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2008 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
  2. 2Lotus Elise/exige23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Audi TT Roadster25 MPG $2,370
  4. 4Mazda MX-524 MPG $2,469
  5. 5Porsche Boxster23 MPG $2,576
  6. 18Mercedes-Benz SL-Class16 MPG $3,703
  7. 27Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925
2008 SL-ClassOther two-seatersClass median: $3,118/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 · 5.5L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic
SL550		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic
SL55 AMG		 Gas 12 MPG 17 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 14 MPG — $4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
5.5L 8-cyl
Transmission
7-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
50 cu ft
Cargo volume
7 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs. rivals

vs Cadillac XLR-V 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi R8 15 MPG · $3,950/yr SL-Class saves $247/yr vs Cadillac XLR 18 MPG · $3,292/yr XLR saves $411/yr vs BMW Z4 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Z4 saves $1,010/yr vs Porsche Boxster 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Boxster saves $1,127/yr vs Porsche Cayman 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Cayman saves $1,127/yr vs Audi TT Roadster 25 MPG · $2,370/yr TT Roadster saves $1,333/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class per year?

About $3,703 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $24.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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