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Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$267extra a year

Pick another car

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
300 RWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689

Rivals

2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 RWDPremium
2020 BMW Z4sDrive30i RWDPremium
2020 Audi S5Premium AWDPremium
2020 BMW 4 Series430i RWDPremium
2020 Audi A5Premium AWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked