Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

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 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.5

156 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
102.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
44.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km611mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
225L
380L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
41L
CO2 emissions
139g/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 180Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.55,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
44.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
87 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
250 Nm
184 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
1,480 kg
3,263 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
223 km/h
139 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.58.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 0.8 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 0.6 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 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
612 km
380 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.9 s
223 km/h
139 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.9 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
984 km
611 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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 180Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 372 km (231 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

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