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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180 (Stage 3)

234 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180 (Stage 2)

203 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180 (Stage 1)

184 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
Power
234hp174kW+78 hp
203hp151kW+47 hp
184hp137kW+28 hp
156hp116kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,385kg3,053lb
1,385kg3,053lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
+35 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+22 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
+14 km/h
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
84.0s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-3.1 s
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s-1.8 s
6.9s-1.2 s
7.3s-0.8 s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
22.8s-17.3 s
Calculated
27.2s-13.0 s
Calculated
30.9s-9.3 s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km611mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,133mm163in
4,133mm163in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
225L
225L
Max trunk volume
335L
335L
335L
335L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
139g/km
139g/km
139g/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 180 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 156 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 3)234 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
27.2 s
30.9 s
40.2 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 156 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 156 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 2) 203 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.3 s
258 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp 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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180156 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
203 hp
151 kW
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
984 km
611 mi
984 km
611 mi
984 km
611 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 180 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 156 hp
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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