Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
184hp137kW
197hp147kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
99.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
98mm4in
Trunk volume
225L
405L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
161g/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 SLC 200Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
33.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
1,675 kg
3,693 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 2016SLC 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
237 km/h
147 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 2016SLC 2007.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 2007.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 0.6 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 2016SLC 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

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 2016SLC 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 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 2016SLC 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 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 2016SLC 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

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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