Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

450 SLC 5.0 V8

240 hp5025 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1980
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
240hp179kW
258hp192kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
123.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,025cc307cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,790mm70in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,452mm57in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,440mm57in
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume-
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
93L
CO2 emissions-
187g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V85,000 rpm3,200 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d3,400 rpm1,600 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
43.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V88.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 1.5 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 7.3 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
621 km
386 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
1,292 km
803 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.0 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
240 hp
179 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
-
187 g/km
Trunk score
-
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Is 735 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 218 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 671 km (417 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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