2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 gets up to 11 miles per gallon in the city, and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 is 13 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 is $5,700 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $17,000 more on fuel.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 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 combined average MPG for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 is 13 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $6,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Consume?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 will consume roughly 23 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600.

City MPG11
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG13
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $17,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$6,400
Fuel Cost$5,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum23
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement5.5
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 2008

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 2008, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/cl600/2008.

  • "2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/cl600/2008. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL600 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/cl600/2008.