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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250dvsMercedes-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 (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
204hp152kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
180L
500L
Max trunk volume
285L
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
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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 250dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
30.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
500 Nm
369 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
245 km/h
152 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d6.6 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 (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: 0.1 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 3.1 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 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,277 km
793 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
204 hp
152 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 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
1,277 km
793 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
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Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 430 km (267 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 320 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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