Fuel economy details

Texas Coach Company 500SL 1986

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

12combined MPG

11 / 14city / highway MPG

$5,600estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

(GUZZLER) (FFS) · Automatic 4-spd

12 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classTwo Seaters

DriveRear-Wheel Drive

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Tailpipe CO₂740 g/mi

EPA base model500SL

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use: 24.8 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $16,000 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 35 EPA records from 1986 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 6%
Combined MPG vs median: 8 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $2,250 higher than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.