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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180vsAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
45.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km611mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
225L
465L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI3,250-4,200 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
45.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 has 6 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
223 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1808.1 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
984 km
611 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
219 km/h
136 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TDI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Range score
984 km
611 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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