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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

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 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
156hp116kW
204hp152kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km611mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
225L
500L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
143g/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 180Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
42.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d has 48 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 GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
500 Nm
369 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 180
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
1,770 kg
3,902 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 180
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
222 km/h
138 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 1808.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 0.5 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 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 0.7 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 180
984 km
611 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 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 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d 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 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
984 km
611 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 180Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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