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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

450 SLC 5.0 V8

240 hp5025 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1980
0-100 km/h 8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
240hp179kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
Displacement
5,025cc307cu in
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel tank
90L
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
Gears3-speed4-speed
EngineM 117 E 50 / 117.960
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder2

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,750mm187in
Width
1,790mm70in
Height
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,440mm57in
Doors
2
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V88.5 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 km/h
149 mph Unrestricted
225 km/h
140 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 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

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