DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz SLR
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 5.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 13–13 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 SLR in brief
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR is a two seaters offered with a 5.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,023 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway), 31% worse than the 2009 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 13 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 13 to 13 MPG.
How the 2005 SLR compares
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR is a two seaters offered with a 5.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,898 lb.
2009 SLR pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 31% below the 2009 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 MPG | 183.5 in | 4,023 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 MPG | 183.5 in | 4,023 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,898 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,898 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,898 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2009 SLR
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Audi R8 | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Lexus SC | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →