Mercedes-Benz 560SL: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz 560SL across 5 model years, from the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL through the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 560SL. The most recent 1992 Mercedes-Benz 560SL returns 11 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL at 14 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz 560SL page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mercedes-Benz 560SL. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 11 MPG | 10 MPG | 13 MPG | $6,300 |
| 1989 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,950 |
| 1988 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,950 |
| 1987 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,950 |
| 1986 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,950 |
How the Mercedes-Benz 560SL compares against the Minicompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mercedes-Benz 560SL against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Minicompact Cars class for the 1992 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.