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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250dvsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220d

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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
VS

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
204hp152kW
194hp145kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
837km520mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
180L
-
Max trunk volume
285L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
41L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
130g/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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
28.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 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 250d
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 250d
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
240 km/h
149 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 250d6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 0.4 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 250d
1,277 km
793 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
837 km
520 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
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

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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 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

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 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,277 km
793 mi
837 km
520 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 440 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

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

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