Lamborghini Huracan vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 17 mpg for the Lamborghini Huracan, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $1,150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2024
Lamborghini Huracan
Two Seaters · 34 configurations
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Two Seaters · 40 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lamborghini Huracan | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 17 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 14 mpg | 21 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 21 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $4,450 | $3,300 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 532 g/mi | 379 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI | SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 6.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2024 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 34 | 40 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Huracan vs SL-Class: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lamborghini Huracan or the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 17 mpg for the Lamborghini Huracan, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $1,150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class runs about $3,300 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,450 for the Lamborghini Huracan — a difference of roughly $1,150 per year.
What engines do the Huracan and SL-Class offer?
Lamborghini Huracan: SIDI & PFI. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 6.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lamborghini Huracan and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.
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