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Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, from 2005 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2009, at 13 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2009 model is 32% less efficient than the median two-seater that year (13 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year200913 MPG combined
Latest (2009)13 MPG$4,558/yr to fuel
First rated (2005)13 MPG$4,558/yr at today's prices
Model years rated55 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • SLR, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every SLR model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2009 Gas 13 MPG 12 / 16 19 — 1 $4,558
2008 Gas 13 MPG 12 / 16 19 — 1 $4,558
2007 Gas 13 MPG 11 / 16 19.5 — 1 $4,558
2006 Gas 13 MPG 11 / 16 18.5 — 1 $4,558
2005 Gas 13 MPG 12 / 16 18 — 1 $4,558

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz SLR year has the best fuel economy?

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR, rated up to 13 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $4,558 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz SLR?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR is rated up to 13 MPG combined.

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