2006 Mercedes Benz SLR

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder - Super Charged)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the SLR gets up to 17 MPG on the highway, 13 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 14 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
17 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
13 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
3
Displacement:
5.4 Liters
Guzzler:
Yes
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
Yes
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the SLR gets up to 22.22 MPG on the highway, 13.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16.72 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
22.22 MPG
Combined
16.72 MPG
City
13.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
48 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
10 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2006 Two Seaters

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the two seaters class in 2006 goes to the Honda Insight with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 63 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 425% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Lamborghini L 147 / 148 Murcielago.

Honda Insight
63 MPG (Manual - 1.0L - 3 Cylinder)
Mazda MX 5
27 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Lotus Elise / Exige
25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Corvette
21 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz SLK350
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Nissan 350Z
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Nissan 350Z Roadster
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz SLR
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
Lamborghini L 140 / 715 Gallardo
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
Lamborghini L 147 / 148 Murcielago
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.2L - 12 Cylinder)
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