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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

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 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
204hp152kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,987cc182cu 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
169g/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 250dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: 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 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 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 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d has 54 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 350d: 54 hp (40 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 350d
620 Nm
457 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 350d
1,840 kg
4,057 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 350d
238 km/h
148 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 350d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: 0.4 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 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: 1.5 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 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 350d
1,065 km
661 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
238 km/h
148 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d 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 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 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 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
169 g/km
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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 212 km (132 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 320 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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