Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

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 W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
240hp179kW
200hp149kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
72.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,025cc307cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,452mm57in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,440mm57in
1,485mm58in
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L

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 W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 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
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
72.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
136 km/h
84 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 40 hp (30 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 0.9 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 (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8: 1.5 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
9.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
631 km
392 mi
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 450 SLC 5.0 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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