Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200

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 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

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 practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
240hp179kW
184hp137kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,025cc307cu in
1,991cc121cu 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-
143g/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 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: 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 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
154 km/h
96 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 200
184 hp
137 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
300 Nm
221 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 200
1,405 kg
3,097 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 200
237 km/h
147 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 2006.9 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: 1.6 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 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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: 8.4 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 200
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 200
984 km
611 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 200
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 (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 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.9 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 200
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
Power
240 hp
179 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 200
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 102 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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 200

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 363 km (226 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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