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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 22–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class at a glance
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 22–27 MPG combined. The most efficient is the SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at 27 MPG, which costs about $2,950 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,950 to $3,630, a $680 difference. The SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2016 (class median $4,120 a year).
What the 2016 SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$246
$2,950 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.92
Per 100 miles
$19.67
Five years
$14,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,170less a year
Class median $4,120 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK300 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,950 |
| SLK350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,330 |
| AMG SLK55 | 5.5L 8-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,630 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,510 in California and $2,560 in Texas, a $950 difference.
- California $3,510
- Washington $3,310
- New York $2,910
- Florida $2,690
- Texas $2,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 two-seater models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class) is rated 22–26 MPG combined and costs $3,080–$3,630 a year to fuel; the 2016 model is rated 22–27 MPG and costs $2,950–$3,630 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class get?
EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class at 22–27 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,950 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,950–$3,630 a year. That is a $680 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 100 miles?
About $19.67 per 100 miles for the SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.67 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 24 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compare with other two-seater configurations?
The SLK300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,950 a year to fuel, $1,170 less than the class median of $4,120, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 87 rated two-seater configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $2,950, $140 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2016 against 4 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class for that year.