Car comparison

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

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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d

  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
180L
Max trunk volume-
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
123g/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 250dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
26.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
500 Nm
369 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 250d
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
247 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
245 km/h
152 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 250d6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d6.6 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) C 250d: 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 250d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 250d
1,136 km
706 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,277 km
793 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
247 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 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

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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 250d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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