SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 Gas Mileage
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SL55 AMG, Range Rover Evoque
I get 25.8 mpg (Imperial) overall, in varied driving, on my 2003 SL55 AMG. Mind you, I keep it on "W" setting, start off in 2nd. gear, and only occasionally give it full throttle.
It's just such a perfect car; it can be a *****cat most of the time, but turns into a tiger on comand!
It's just such a perfect car; it can be a *****cat most of the time, but turns into a tiger on comand!
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From: San Jose, California
2003 SL55 2007 S550
I get 15.5 MPG driving around the city and 20 on steady 70 mph driving.
US gallons.
US gallons.
I get 25.8 mpg (Imperial) overall, in varied driving, on my 2003 SL55 AMG. Mind you, I keep it on "W" setting, start off in 2nd. gear, and only occasionally give it full throttle.
It's just such a perfect car; it can be a *****cat most of the time, but turns into a tiger on comand!
It's just such a perfect car; it can be a *****cat most of the time, but turns into a tiger on comand!
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city driving alone = 16 or so mpg ...mixed = 18 or 19 mpg; hwy cruising = 21-22 mpg ... I've gotten as high as around 24 on hwy but it was a long trip and I was behaiving
what's funny is that when in mixed condtions or city (or even hwy) it doesn't matter much if you punch it fairly often or only from time to time; it still averages out around the same mpg; what really kills the mpg are the short trips no matter how you drive on those.
what's funny is that when in mixed condtions or city (or even hwy) it doesn't matter much if you punch it fairly often or only from time to time; it still averages out around the same mpg; what really kills the mpg are the short trips no matter how you drive on those.
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SL55 AMG 2003
sl55 amg mpg
hi guys
im new here iv had a few mercs in the past but just brought myself a SL55 AMG 2003
i live in the uk just wondering what sort of MPG people get around town/city??? by looks of things its between 8-15mpg depending on how heavy my foot is...
any things to look out for early on in ownership of a SL????
im new here iv had a few mercs in the past but just brought myself a SL55 AMG 2003
i live in the uk just wondering what sort of MPG people get around town/city??? by looks of things its between 8-15mpg depending on how heavy my foot is...
any things to look out for early on in ownership of a SL????
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2003 SL55 AMG
Only time I've really recorded fuel mileage was when I drove the car 2200 miles in the 3 days following purchase. Went through the Rockies and the Appalachians, as well as 'downhill' through the Great Plains. Most driving was at 80+, (with 2 or 3 excursions into 3 numbers when passing a string of cars, or going uphill), Slow in a few road construction places and areas around cities. 85% freeways. I got 21-2 mpg during that trip.
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Trying to survive in a drownin' world bro. Trying to sell my SL55 AMG...dealing with all the tirekickers and lowballers is frustrating. I've reduced to $32K for the car, it's got a ton of money in mods too. Love the car only reason for selling is after taking delivery of my Aston Martin DB9 I finally realized no point in 2 front engine GT cars...I'm loosing my shirt on the Benz but I'm trying to reduce my number of cars so it has to go, reluctantly.
