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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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Subaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,266 kg
    2,791 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    243 L
  • 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
1,405kg3,097lb
1,266kg2,791lb
Gross weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
984km611mi
Calculated
704km438mi
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-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
243L
Max trunk volume
335L
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
164g/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
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
36.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 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
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
1,266 kg
2,791 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
237 km/h
147 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2006.9 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.08.2 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: 1.3 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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: 1.0 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
984 km
611 mi
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
704 km
438 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
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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/h6.9 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.9 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.2 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
6.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,266 kg
2,791 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
984 km
611 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 200

  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 279 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 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 139 kg lighter
  • Has 27 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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