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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
Power
367hp274kW
333hp248kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
825km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length-
4,686mm184in
Width-
1,810mm71in
Height-
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,563mm62in
Rear track-
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
225L
400L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
181g/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 AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
1,600 kg
3,527 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 4004.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: 0.2 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
897 km
558 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
825 km
513 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.9 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
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
897 km
558 mi
825 km
513 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
181 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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