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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
435hp324kW
390hp291kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
1,890kg4,167lb
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
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
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Ground clearance
120mm5in
112mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 536,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 has 45 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 (C238) AMG E 53: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 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 (C238)AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 534.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 0.3 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 (C238)AMG E 53
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 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
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 (C238)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 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 (C238)AMG E 53
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
435 hp
324 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
917 km
570 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 176 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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