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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)

500 SLC V8

240 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1980-1981

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
367hp274kW
240hp179kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
402Nm296lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length-
4,750mm187in
Width-
1,790mm70in
Height-
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase-
2,815mm111in
Front track-
1,452mm57in
Rear track-
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
70L
90L
CO2 emissions
178g/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 AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 has 127 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 127 hp (95 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V87.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: 3.1 s.

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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW
7.8 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 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
-
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Has 127 hp more
  • Has 118 Nm more
  • Is 3.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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