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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 300vsLexus RC · Facelift 2018 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300

241 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,699mm185in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,559mm61in
-
Rear track
1,565mm62in
-
Trunk volume
225L
294L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 300Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
LexusRCFacelift 2018300-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 has 4 hp more than Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
350 Nm
258 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 300
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
1,695 kg
3,737 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 3005.8 s
LexusRCFacelift 20183007.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 1.7 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 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 3.6 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 300
968 km
601 mi
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
673 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 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 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300LexusRCFacelift 2018300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 300Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 294 km (183 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Has 69 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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