DecodedCars2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 16 combined · 14 city / 21 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 22% below the 2022 minicompact car average of 20.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a minicompact car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 22% worse than the 2022 minicompact car average of 20.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2022
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- Best combined MPG down from 22 to 16
Compared with 2020; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2020 SL-Class →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SL63 4matic Plus | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -22% | $5,150 | 546 |
| AMG SL55 4matic Plus | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -22% | $5,150 | 546 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Similar 2022 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (this car) | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Porsche 911 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other SL-Class years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 SL-Class | 23 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 SL-Class | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 SL-Class | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 SL-Class | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 SL-Class | 23 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 SL-Class | 22 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 SL-Class | 23 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 SL-Class | 23 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 SL-Class | 23 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 SL-Class | 23 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 SL-Class | 23 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 SL-Class | 20 | 181.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →