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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250dvsMercedes-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 (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
204hp152kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
123.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,810mm71in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume
180L
650L
Max trunk volume
285L
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
93L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
187g/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 250dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
43.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d has 54 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
500 Nm
369 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
245 km/h
152 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d7.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 0.4 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 2.5 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 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,277 km
793 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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
1,277 km
793 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
187 g/km
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Is 720 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 64 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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 470 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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