Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 220dvsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200

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 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
194hp145kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
100.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
-
Trunk volume
425L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
154g/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 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: 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 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
28.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
155 km/h
96 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 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 10 hp (7 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 200
300 Nm
221 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
1,380 kg
3,042 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
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
240 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 2007.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 200: 1.7 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
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
1,020 km
634 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
909 km
565 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
7.4 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
240 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 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

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/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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-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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 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
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
194 hp
145 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
1,020 km
634 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 200
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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