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2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's FuelEconomy.gov record holds 4 EPA certification records across 4 model/option labels (AMG SL43, AMG SL55 4matic Plus, +2 more), spanning All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrains and Premium, Premium and Electricity fuel types across 3 engines (2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 4L 8-cyl SIDI, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV). EPA classifies it under Minicompact Cars vehicle class, built on Conventional, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid powertrain technologies. Across those configurations, expect combined efficiency of 16–22 MPG/MPGe, an electric range of 11 miles, an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500–$4,850/yr. The site covers 4 model years of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, 2020 through 2027, and this is the 2025.
Configurations4
Model/option labels4
Combined efficiency16–22 MPG/MPGe
Electric range11 mi
Decision answers1
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48481AMG SL43 | 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild HybridHybrid | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | N/A |
| 48483AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | N/A |
| 48482AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd | Premium | 13 | 21 | 16 | N/A |
| 49017AMG SL63 S E Performance | 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEVPlug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 16 | 22 | 18 | 11 mi |
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Q01What changed on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class versus the 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Model year
Against the 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Model/option labels added: AMG SL63 S E Performance. Engine descriptions added: 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV. Fuel types added: Premium and Electricity. EPA size classes no longer listed: Two Seaters. Certification records went from 3 to 4. An electric-range figure appears for the first time (11 miles at the midpoint).
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
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