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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

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

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2016

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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
367hp274kW
408hp304kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,255kg4,971lb
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
60.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length-
4,703mm185in
Width-
1,786mm70in
Height-
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,760mm109in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
225L
450L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
178g/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 E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
16.1 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
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
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
181 km/h
112 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 41 hp (31 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 0.1 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 0.9 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
759 km
471 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.8 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 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
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
759 km
471 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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