2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500.

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 17 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is $4,350 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,250 more on fuel.

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is 17 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,000 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Consume?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 will consume roughly 18 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500.

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,350
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 7-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 2006

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 2006, 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.

Model Combined MPG
E500 4matic (wagon) 16
S500 4matic 16
G55 AMG 12
E500 18
ML350 16
SL55 AMG 15
SLR 13
C350 21
CLK350 20
S500 17
R350 16
C280 4matic 20
E350 20
CLK350 (Cabriolet) 19
C350 4matic 19
SLK350 19
S600 13
E55 AMG 16
CL500 17
CL65 AMG 14

Disclaimer

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