Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 250vsMercedes-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 E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,082km672mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
450L
180L
Max trunk volume-
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
123g/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 250Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250: 7 hp (5 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 250
350 Nm
258 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
1,560 kg
3,439 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 2507.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d6.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250: 0.5 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
1,082 km
672 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.1 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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
1,082 km
672 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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