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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8

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

E 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

500 SLC V8

240 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1980-1981

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
252hp188kW
240hp179kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
402Nm296lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
450L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L

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 300 V6Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V85,000 rpm3,200 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 12 hp (9 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 300 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
402 Nm
296 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 300 V6
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
1,515 kg
3,340 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 300 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 300 V66.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V87.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: 0.9 s.

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 300 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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 (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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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
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8

  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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