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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seater offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 27 two-seaters rated for 2008, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #12 of 27 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

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. 12Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class20 MPG $2,962
  7. 27Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925
2008 SLK-ClassOther two-seatersClass median: $3,118/yr

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

SLK-Class MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic
SLK280		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
SLK280		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic
SLK350		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
SLK350		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic
SLK55 AMG		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
7-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
49 cu ft
Cargo volume
7 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class vs. rivals

vs BMW Z4 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Z4 saves $269/yr vs Cadillac XLR 18 MPG · $3,292/yr SLK-Class saves $329/yr vs Porsche Boxster 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Boxster saves $386/yr vs Porsche Cayman 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Cayman saves $386/yr vs Cadillac XLR-V 16 MPG · $3,703/yr SLK-Class saves $741/yr vs Audi TT Roadster 25 MPG · $2,370/yr TT Roadster saves $592/yr vs Audi R8 15 MPG · $3,950/yr SLK-Class saves $988/yr

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Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

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

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class per year?

About $2,962 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $19.75 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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