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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 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 E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,375 km
    854 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
106.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
37.0s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,375km854mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.0 s
40.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 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 E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,385 kg
3,053 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1808.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220d 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 E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
1,375 km
854 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
984 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 220d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 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
8.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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
1,375 km
854 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 220d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 391 km (243 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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