Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180

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 (C254)

GLC 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
156hp116kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
118.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
58.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km611mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,764mm188in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,605mm63in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
187mm7in
Trunk volume
225L
545L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
139g/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 (C254) GLC 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 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 (C254)GLC 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
58.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
136 km/h
84 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 (C254)GLC 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180 has 14 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 (C254) GLC 180: 14 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 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
250 Nm
184 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 (C254)GLC 180
1,815 kg
4,001 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 (C254)GLC 180
215 km/h
134 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 (C254)GLC 1809.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 0.9 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 (C254)GLC 180
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 1.2 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 (C254)GLC 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 (C254)GLC 180
849 km
528 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 (C254)GLC 180
170 hp
127 kW
9.0 s
215 km/h
134 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 (C254)GLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 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 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 (C254)GLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 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 (C254)GLC 180
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.0 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 (C254)GLC 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
9.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 in
Range score
984 km
611 mi
849 km
528 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 (C254) GLC 180
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range

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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