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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as a Minicompact Cars / Two Seaters, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2027):

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is classified by the EPA as a Minicompact Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2027Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2027Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2027Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2026Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LMinicompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2026Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2026Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2026Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2025Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LMinicompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2025Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2025Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2025Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2024Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2024Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2024Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2023Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2023Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2023Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2022Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2022Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LMinicompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2020Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2020Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2019Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline18
2019Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2019Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2018Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2018Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2018Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2018Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2017Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline16
2017Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2017Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2017Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2016Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2016Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2015Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline17
2015Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as a Minicompact Cars / Two Seaters. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Minicompact Cars, Two Seaters), the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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