Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

AMG C 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    825 km
    513 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367hp274kW
390hp291kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
112mm4in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
825 km
513 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.7 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
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
Range score
825 km
513 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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