Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
99.2s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
932km579mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
-
Trunk volume
400L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
41L
60L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
134g/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) C 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
37.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,360 kg
2,998 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)C 220d
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
226 km/h
140 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)C 220d7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1807.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 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)C 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 1.4 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)C 220d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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)C 220d
932 km
579 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,034 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
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

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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) 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)C 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 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)C 220d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
932 km
579 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) C 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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