Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300

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 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

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

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
917km570mi
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
Trunk volume
225L
405L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
164g/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 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: 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 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
370 Nm
273 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 300
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
1,700 kg
3,748 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 3005.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3006.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: 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 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: 1.0 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 300
968 km
601 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 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
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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 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 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
968 km
601 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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