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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 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 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167)

GLE 350d

272 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
245hp183kW
272hp203kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
3,040kg6,702lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
115.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
890km553mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,810mm71in
2,010mm79in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,730mm68in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,726mm68in
Ground clearance-
206mm8in
Trunk volume
225L
655L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,790L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
193g/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 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d-1,200-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
40.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
600 Nm
443 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 300
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
2,215 kg
4,883 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
226 km/h
140 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 3005.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d6.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: 0.8 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 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
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 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: 1.1 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 300
968 km
601 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
890 km
553 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
226 km/h
140 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.6 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
890 km
553 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Is 785 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 49 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 430 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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