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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250dvsMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

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 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 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
204hp152kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
402Nm296lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
180L
-
Max trunk volume
285L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
90L
CO2 emissions
123g/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 SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: 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 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
34.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 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 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 has 36 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 SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 36 hp (27 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-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 250d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 250d
245 km/h
152 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 250d6.6 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 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 SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 1.9 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-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 250d and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 9.8 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-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 250d
1,277 km
793 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 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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 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-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 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-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 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-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 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-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 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
Power
204 hp
152 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
1,277 km
793 mi
621 km
386 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
-
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 98 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 9.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 656 km (408 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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