Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180

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 SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    402 Nm
    296 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
240hp179kW
156hp116kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,750kg3,858lb
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
92.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,025cc307cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,452mm57in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,440mm57in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
90L
60L
CO2 emissions-
134g/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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180: 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
37.6 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
146 km/h
91 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 has 84 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 84 hp (63 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
250 Nm
184 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,360 kg
2,998 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1807.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 0.6 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 8.7 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,034 km
643 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
7.9 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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

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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
240 hp
179 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.9 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
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
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
Range score
621 km
386 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 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

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 (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 152 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 414 km (257 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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