Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

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)

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
Power
184hp137kW
194hp145kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
100.0s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
225L
425L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
137g/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) E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: 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)E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 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)E 220d
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
28.6 s
32.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 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
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 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)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d has 10 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) E 220d: 10 hp (7 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)E 220d
400 Nm
295 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)E 220d
1,730 kg
3,814 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)E 220d
239 km/h
149 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)E 220d7.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d 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) E 220d: 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)E 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: 1.3 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 2016SLC 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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)E 220d
943 km
586 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)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.6 s
239 km/h
149 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)E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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)E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d 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)E 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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)E 220d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

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 SLC 200Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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