Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300vsMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

500 SLC V8

240 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1980-1981

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
402Nm296lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
151g/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) E 300Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3005,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V85,000 rpm3,200 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
402 Nm
296 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)E 300
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
1,515 kg
3,340 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)E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)E 3006.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V87.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: 1.4 s.

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)E 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
-
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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) E 300
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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