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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 200vsSubaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016 2.0

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 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Subaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,243 kg
    2,740 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    243 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,243kg2,740lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,133mm163in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
243L
Max trunk volume
335L
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
180g/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 200Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
33.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 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 200
184 hp
137 kW
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
205 Nm
151 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 200
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
1,243 kg
2,740 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 200
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
226 km/h
140 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 2007.0 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07.6 s

Although Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 0.6 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 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 1.2 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 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 200
909 km
565 mi
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200 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 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 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 200
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 200SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,243 kg
2,740 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
180 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 268 km (167 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

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
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 137 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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