1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600.

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 gets up to 12 miles per gallon in the city, and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 is $5,300 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $15,000 more on fuel.

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 is 14 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $5,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Consume?

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 will consume roughly 21 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600.

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement6
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1998

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1998, 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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  • "1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/sl600/1998.

  • "1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/sl600/1998. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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