2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 gets up to 17 miles per gallon in the city, and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is 20 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is $3,700 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Consume?

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 will consume roughly 15 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.

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 will emit 448 grams of CO2, which is about 6,720,000 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 229 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550.

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,720,000
Trees Needed to Offset320
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.7
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 2013

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 2013, 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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  • "2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/sl550/2013.

  • "2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/sl550/2013. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/sl550/2013.