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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

AMG GLE 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
Power
367hp274kW
390hp291kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
117.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
867km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length-
4,892mm193in
Width-
2,004mm79in
Height-
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase-
2,916mm115in
Trunk volume
225L
651L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,719L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
70L
91L
CO2 emissions
178g/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 AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6 has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
2,250 kg
4,960 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V65.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6: 1.0 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6: 2.7 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
897 km
558 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
867 km
539 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
651 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,892 mm
192.6 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.7 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
651 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,892 mm
192.6 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
867 km
539 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
651 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 43 V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Is 730 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 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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