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Mercedes-Benz · model year 2027
2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43
Minicompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
- 185 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #185 of 289 - 233 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #233 of 401 - 352 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #352 of 539 - 10 Mercedes-Benz cars
Every model year, newest first #10 of 2,118 - 1254 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1254 of 2,158
Against hybrid cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 is a minicompact, rear-wheel-drive car with a hybrid gasoline powertrain. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and nine-speed automatic return 23 MPG combined, with 20 MPG city and 28 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,550, and tailpipe emissions are 388 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 23 MPG combined EPA rating
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- Hybrid gasoline powertrain
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- $3,550 EPA annual fuel cost
- 388 grams of CO2 per mile
- Minicompact car body
- Gasoline powertrain requires fuel
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a minicompact rear-drive car Mixed city and highway driving Buyers choosing a hybrid gasoline setup
Choose the AMG SL43 if a minicompact, rear-wheel-drive layout matters more than minimizing fuel use. The hybrid gasoline system and 23 MPG combined rating give you one clear planning number, while the 20 city and 28 highway ratings explain how your route can change it. Budget $3,550 a year under the EPA estimate. This is a fit for drivers comfortable with gasoline running costs and a compact body, not shoppers seeking electric-only travel or the lowest possible fuel bill.
What it is
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 is a minicompact car in the SL-Class family. It uses rear-wheel drive and a hybrid gasoline powertrain.
Its engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The defining EPA figure is 23 MPG combined.
The numbers
EPA ratings are 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. The 23 MPG combined figure blends those two conditions.
That spread matters if your miles are mostly urban or mostly open road: city driving uses more fuel per mile, while highway driving uses less.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,550. Your actual spending will depend on how much you drive and where those miles occur.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 388 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 23 MPG combined rating when comparing the AMG SL43 with other cars in an EPA fuel-economy chart. Its 20 city and 28 highway ratings show how the result changes with the type of driving.
The car is classified as a minicompact and uses rear-wheel drive, so comparisons are most useful with cars that share those basics.
Who it suits
The AMG SL43 suits a driver who wants a small rear-drive car and expects a mix of city and highway miles, while accepting a $3,550 EPA yearly fuel estimate.
It also fits buyers who want a gasoline hybrid powertrain rather than a fully electric vehicle.
Trade-offs
The 28 MPG highway rating is higher than the 20 MPG city rating, so frequent stop-and-go driving will cost more fuel per mile.
Rear-wheel drive and a minicompact body define its layout, while the gasoline hybrid setup keeps it tied to fuel stops rather than electric-only driving.
Verdict
The AMG SL43 makes sense for someone focused on a small rear-drive car with a hybrid gasoline system and automatic transmission. Its 23 MPG combined result is the key number to budget around, with city use pulling efficiency down to 20 MPG and highway trips raising it to 28 MPG. Set aside about $3,550 each year under the EPA estimate, and expect 388 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 388 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Minicompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 20 MPG city and 28 MPG highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,550.
Is the AMG SL43 a hybrid or gasoline car?
It is a hybrid using gasoline fuel.
What drivetrain does it use?
The AMG SL43 has rear-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 388 grams of CO2 per mile.
What EPA class is this car?
The EPA class is minicompact cars.
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