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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
17 model years · 2000–2016
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class for 17 model years, 2000 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 3 configurations rated 22–27 MPG combined and costing $2,950–$3,630 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2016 SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 27 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 22 MPG in 1999.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 22–27 | $2,950–$3,630 |
| 2012-2015 Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 22–26 | $3,090–$3,630 |
| 2014 | 22–26 | $3,090–$3,630 |
| 2013 | 22–26 | $3,080–$3,630 |
| 2012 | 22–26 | $3,080–$3,620 |
| 2005-2011 Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 20–21 | $3,790–$3,940 |
| 2010 | 17–21 | $3,830–$4,730 |
| 2009 | 17–21 | $3,830–$4,730 |
| 2008 | 16–20 | $4,020–$5,020 |
| 2007 | 16–20 | $4,020–$5,020 |
| 2006 | 16–21 | $3,830–$5,020 |
| 2005 | 16–19 | $4,230–$5,020 |
| 2004 Generation page | ||
| 2004 | 17–22 | $3,650–$4,730 |
| 2003 Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 17–22 | $3,650–$4,730 |
| 2001-2002 Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 18–23 | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2001 | 19–23 | $3,490–$4,230 |
| 2000 Generation page | ||
| 2000 | 22 | $3,650 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class generations
7 generations between 2000 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
22–27 MPG · $2,950–$3,630/yr
2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
22–26 MPG · $3,080–$3,630/yr
2005-2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
16–21 MPG · $3,790–$5,020/yr
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
17–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,730/yr
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
17–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,730/yr
2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
18–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,460/yr
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
22 MPG · $3,650/yr
2016 powertrain options
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG history, 1999–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class run 16–27 MPG across model years 2000 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 22–27 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class cost to fuel per year?
For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,950–$3,630 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,950.
Has the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 27 MPG in 2016, 5 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 22 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.