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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 220dvsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180

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

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

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    229 km/h
    142 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
194hp145kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
425L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
139g/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) Facelift 2020 E 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
40.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d has 38 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
250 Nm
184 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,385 kg
3,053 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2020E 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1808.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 0.4 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 0.6 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
984 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
194 hp
145 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 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
909 km
565 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
113 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220dMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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