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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200vsMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

450 SLC 5.0 V8

240 hp5025 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1980

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
184hp137kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
402Nm296lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
5,025cc307cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
90L
CO2 emissions
154g/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 200Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V85,000 rpm3,200 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
34.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 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 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 has 56 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
402 Nm
296 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 200
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 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 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 2007.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V88.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 7.9 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 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 200
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 mph
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

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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
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

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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 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 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 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

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 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
184 hp
137 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
621 km
386 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 102 Nm more
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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