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2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 14–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at a glance
The 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG covers 5 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 14–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $5,310 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2011 and 2012.
2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,310–$5,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 16 MPG | $5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 16 MPG | $5,020 | First year |
What the 2015 GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$443
$5,310 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.85
Per 100 miles
$35.40
Five years
$26,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,290more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,310.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| GT Roadster | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MPG
14–15 MPG · $5,310–$5,610/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,310.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| Roadster | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| GT Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| GT Roadster | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| Black Series Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,610 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MPG
15 MPG · $5,310/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 15 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,030 to $5,310, $280 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| Roadster | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| GT Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
| GT Roadster | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MPG
16 MPG · $5,030/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,020 to $5,030, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLS AMG (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,030 |
| Roadster | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,030 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MPG
16 MPG · $5,020/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLS AMG (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
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 GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl RWD: $6,330 in California and $4,600 in Texas, a $1,730 difference.
- California $6,330
- Washington $5,950
- New York $5,240
- Florida $4,850
- Texas $4,600
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2011-2015
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG get?
EPA rates the 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at 14–16 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 SLS AMG 6.2L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG?
The SLS AMG 6.2L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,310 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,310 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 100 miles?
About $35.40 per 100 miles for the GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG compare with other two-seater configurations?
The GT Coupe 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,310 a year to fuel, $1,290 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 92 rated two-seater configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,310. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2015 against 5 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for that year.