The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 40,100
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the SLC 180 is 0 inches shorter.
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
51.2
71.3
79
51.2
71.3
79
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.2 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
162.7
95.7
162.8
162.7 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.61 %
General
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 274.910
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
SLC 180
154 hp
201 hp
SLK 250 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SLK 250 CDI
Performance
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.22 lb/hp
SLC 180
20.55 lb/hp
17.22 lb/hp
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SLC 180
42 mpg
49 mpg
SLK 250 CDI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
777 mi
SLC 180
665 mi
777 mi
SLK 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
SLC 180
106.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
SLK 250 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 180
SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
