Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200

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

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
194hp145kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
837km520mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track-
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
-
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
41L
60L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
143g/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) Facelift 2018 C 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
29.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
300 Nm
221 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
1,405 kg
3,097 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 2018C 220d7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 2006.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 0.1 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: 1.2 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
837 km
520 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
984 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.9 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
194 hp
145 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
837 km
520 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 147 km (91 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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