2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG 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 SLK55 AMG.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is $4,600 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 SLK55 AMG to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $11,500 more on fuel.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG 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 SLK55 AMG is 16 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Consume?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG will consume roughly 19 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 SLK55 AMG.

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,600
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S7)
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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.

Model Combined MPG
C350 20
CLK550 17
SLR 13
C300 21
ML320 CDI 4matic 21
C300 4matic 20
CLK63 AMG 14
SLK350 19
SLK280 20
SL600 14
C300 21
G55 AMG 12
CLS63 AMG 14
E550 17
C63 AMG 15
E350 4matic 18
SL550 16
CL550 17
S600 13
ML350 4matic 17

Disclaimer

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