Diesel and petrol · 1997–2016
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz SLK. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 4.4 L/100km, about $1,181 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 4.4 L/100km
- 2016 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,181
- at today's prices in Australia
- Seats
- 2
What a SLK costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $10.64 per 100 km | $1,181 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $12.94 per 100 km | $1,423 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £12.35 per 100 miles | £864 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.14 per 100 miles | $1,099 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz SLK questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz SLK?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK uses 4.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SLK cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,181 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
Cars like the SLK
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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