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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 13 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway) on premium gasoline. Among 28 two-seaters rated for 2005, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $4,558 a year to fuel.

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Combined 13 MPG 12 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $4,558 15,000 mi/yr · $30.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #21 of 28 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City125.119.6
Highway166.814.7
Combined135.518.1

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. 21Mercedes-Benz SLR13 MPG $4,558
  7. 28Ferrari 575 M Maranello and Superamerica11 MPG $5,386
2005 SLROther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/yr

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

SLR MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic
SLR
Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
5.4L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
48 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
684 g/mi

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR?

Up to 13 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR use?

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

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

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

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

About $4,558 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $30.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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