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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180vsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

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 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
156hp116kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
45.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance-
108mm4in
Trunk volume
225L
420L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
45.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 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 CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
1,715 kg
3,781 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 180
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
225 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1807.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 1808.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.0 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 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.3 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 180
1,034 km
643 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
225 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-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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 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-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 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 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 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 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,034 km
643 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 SLC 180Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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