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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250dvsMercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC 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)

500 SLC V8

240 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1980-1981

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 city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC 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
97.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.6s
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
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Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
4,973cc303cu 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) 500 SLC V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: 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 2016SLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
32.0 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 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 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC 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) 500 SLC 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)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 2016SLC 250d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 2016SLC 250d
245 km/h
152 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 2016SLC 250d6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V87.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC 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) 500 SLC V8: 1.2 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 2016SLC 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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 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)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 2016SLC 250dMercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC 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
7.8 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
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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
-
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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC 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
  • Lowest top speed

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