Mercedes Benz SL 2022 running costs in United Kingdom

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2022 Mercedes Benz SL: 23–32 mpg (UK), 201–278 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.64/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £2,787 — £0.14 per mile, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).

Official figures — 2022 Mercedes Benz SL

Fuel typesPlug In Hybrid · Petrol
Official consumption23.0–32.1 mpg (UK)
CO₂ (official)201–278 g/km
Configurations in source data2
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — WLTP test cycle

What it costs to run in United Kingdom

Plug In Hybrid (32.1 mpg (UK))£2,787/year
MOT£54.85/year
Typical annual road tax£190/year
Estimated annual running cost£3,032/year ≈ £253/month

Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

A 2022 Mercedes Benz SL at different annual mileages

Running costs scale almost linearly with mileage: this car's certified 32 mpg (UK) fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 miles.

Driven a yearFuel or electricityAll-in running cost
8,000 miles£1,858£2,103
12,000 miles£2,787£3,032
18,000 miles£4,181£4,426

Over five years at 12,000 miles a year, fuel or electricity plus the MOT and road tax come to roughly £15,160; over ten years, about £30,320. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz SL cheap to run? How it ranks in United Kingdom

Among the 341 plug in hybrid cars with official figures in our United Kingdom dataset, the 2022 Mercedes Benz SL is the 318th most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.

It uses 8.8 L/100km against a market median of 5.9 L/100km and a market average of 6.1 L/100km. The middle half of plug in hybrid cars sit between 4.9 and 6.9 L/100km. This car is therefore about 49.2% above the typical plug in hybrid car — worth roughly £1,370 a year more at 12,000 miles a year.

What a 2022 Mercedes Benz SL costs to run in other countries

The same car with the same certified consumption, priced at each market's own average fuel and electricity prices — so the differences below are local prices, not a different car.

MarketFuel or electricity per yearConverted to euro
SwedenSEK 21,648€1,942
Spain€2,288€2,288
Ireland€2,429€2,429
Belgium€2,488€2,488
France€2,736€2,736
Finland€2,908€2,908
Germany€2,952€2,952
Netherlands€3,102€3,102
United Kingdom£2,787€3,245

Only markets that certify this exact model-year are listed, and fuel is compared like for like: road tax, insurance, the roadworthiness test and servicing are excluded because they differ by country. Euro conversions use ECB reference rates.

How it compares with other plug in hybrid cars in United Kingdom

The average plug in hybrid car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 5.9 L/100km. The 2022 Mercedes Benz SL uses 8.8 L/100km — about 49.2% more than that average, or roughly £918 extra a year at 12,000 miles.

2022 Mercedes Benz SL — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Plug In Hybrid8.8 L/100km201 g/km——1 versions · WLTP · median 32 mpg (UK)
Petrol12.3 L/100km278 g/km——1 versions · WLTP · median 23 mpg (UK)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.

2022 Mercedes Benz SL running costs — frequently asked questions

How much does a 2022 Mercedes Benz SL cost to run in United Kingdom?

About £3,032 a year (£253 a month) at the market average price of £1.64 per litre of petrol. That is £2,787 of fuel or electricity plus £54.85 for the MOT and £190 of road tax. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are not included.

How much does a 2022 Mercedes Benz SL cost per mile to run?

£0.14 per kilometre (£0.23 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 32.1 mpg (UK) and United Kingdom average petrol prices.

What is the fuel consumption of a 2022 Mercedes Benz SL?

The official certified figure for this model-year is 8.8–12.3 L/100km, with CO₂ of 201–278 g/km. Source: UK VCA merged archive, WLTP test cycle. Real-world consumption is usually higher than the certified figure.

What are the CO₂ emissions of a 2022 Mercedes Benz SL?

201–278 g/km CO₂ on the WLTP test cycle, according to UK VCA merged archive. CO₂ is what determines the exact road tax band for the specific variant — the £190 figure used on this page is the United Kingdom national average, so check the band for the exact car you are buying.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz SL cheap to run compared with other plug in hybrid cars in United Kingdom?

Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 318 of 341 plug in hybrid cars in our United Kingdom dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 8.8 L/100km against a market median of 5.9 L/100km — about 49.2% more than the typical car, or roughly £1,370 a year extra at miles the market default.

Where is a 2022 Mercedes Benz SL cheapest to run?

Of the markets that share this car's certified data, Sweden works out cheapest at about SEK 21,648 a year and United Kingdom the most expensive at about £2,787 — the difference is local fuel and electricity prices, not the car. Figures are converted at ECB reference rates and exclude tax, insurance and servicing, which differ by country.

How the 2022 Mercedes Benz SL running costs are calculated

Every figure on this page is calculated from official certified data — nothing is estimated, and no figure is carried over from a similar car:

  • Consumption and CO₂ are the certified values recorded in UK VCA merged archive, measured on the WLTP test cycle, taken across the 2 configurations held for this model-year.
  • Annual cost is consumption × mileage × the market's current average price for petrol, at 12,000 miles a year.
  • The roadworthiness test and road tax use the United Kingdom national figures shown above. Road tax is banded by CO₂ in most markets, so the exact rate depends on the variant you buy — the figure here is the market average, not a quote for one registration.
  • Deliberately excluded: insurance, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation. They depend on the driver, the policy and the individual car, so putting a number on them would mean inventing one.

To price a specific car with your own mileage and local prices, use the full running-cost calculator for United Kingdom.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.