- Newest year: 2009
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2008
2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR at a glance
The 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR covers 5 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006 and 2008; 2007 and 2009 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | First year |
What the 2009 SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$2,160more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2005-2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR get?
EPA rates the 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR at 13 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 13 MPG (12 city, 16 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR?
Every model year of the 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR tops out at 13 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006 and 2008. In 2007 and 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 12 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR compare with other two-seater configurations?
The SLR 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,160 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 1 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 73 rated two-seater configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR different from the 2008 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2008 and 2009: 1 configuration rated 13 MPG combined. See the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR for that year.