1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL MPG and Fuel Economy

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is 14 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is $4,450.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL will consume in one year is 21 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

💨 How Many Grams of CO₂ Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Emit?

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO₂ per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO₂ per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL model options.