Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 GLE 400e

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) · Facelift 2023

GLE 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-2026

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e

  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.0 L/100 km
    235.2 mpg US
    282.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    6,500 km
    4,039 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
245hp183kW
252hp188kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
2,595kg5,721lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
3,180kg7,011lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
52.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
1L/100 km235.2mpg US282.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
6,500km4,039mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,941mm195in
Width
1,810mm71in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,716mm68in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,728mm68in
Trunk volume
225L
510L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,645L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e: 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
52.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e has 7 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) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e: 7 hp (5 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
400 Nm
295 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
2,595 kg
5,721 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
210 km/h
130 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e6.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e 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) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e: 0.3 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: 5.2 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 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
6,500 km
4,039 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
210 km/h
130 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,716 mm
67.6 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK
6.1 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)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
245 hp
183 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
2,595 kg
5,721 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,716 mm
67.6 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
6,500 km
4,039 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK1 L/100 km235.2 mpg US282.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km1.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi2.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal150 L40 US gal33 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year262.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Is 1,165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 74 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5,532 km (3,438 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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