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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d (Stage 3)

316 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Largest trunk
    180 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,905kg4,200lb
1,905kg4,200lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+44 km/h
275 km/h
171 mph
+30 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+19 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.6 s
5.5s-1.1 s
5.9s-0.7 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.9s-10.4 s
Calculated
18.4s-7.9 s
Calculated
20.9s-5.5 s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
523Nm/t350lb-ft/ton
Calculated
458Nm/t306lb-ft/ton
Calculated
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
180L
180L
180L
180L
Max trunk volume
285L
285L
285L
285L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
123g/km
123g/km
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 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
18.4 s
20.9 s
26.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 204 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 1) 245 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.0 s
289 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.5 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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 (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
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

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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 3) 316 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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
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
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
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
1,277 km
793 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
123 g/km
123 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d 204 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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