Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

450 SLC 5.0 V8

240 hp5025 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1980
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    402 Nm
    296 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,025cc307cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,452mm57in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,440mm57in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V85,000 rpm3,200 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V88.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 2.0 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 6.7 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
621 km
386 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
621 km
386 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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