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Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
5 model years · 2005–2009
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercedes-Benz SLR fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz SLR for 5 model years, 2005 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 13 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 1 configuration rated 13 MPG combined and costing $6,180 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2009 SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, at 13 MPG.
Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG by year
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 SLR generations
1 generations between 2005 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz SLR's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz SLR run 13 MPG across model years 2005 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 13 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz SLR model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 13 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SLR cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $6,180 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $6,180.
Has the Mercedes-Benz SLR's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 13 MPG in both 2005 and 2009.
Which Mercedes-Benz SLR model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.