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

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu 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
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume
225L
400L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
41L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
132g/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) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 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)C 1805,300 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)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
42.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 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
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
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)C 180
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
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
1,430 kg
3,153 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
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
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 1807.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1808.5 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) C 180: 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
1,034 km
643 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
695 km
432 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
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 180
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,034 km
643 mi
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 340 km (211 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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