The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
€ 37,400

€ 46,100

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 300
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 300
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %

General
SLC 180
SLK 300
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLC 180
SLK 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M 274.910
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLC 180
154 hp
242 hp
SLK 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
SLK 300
Performance
SLC 180
SLK 300
139 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 300
▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
SLC 180
20.9 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
SLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 180
SLK 300
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SLC 180
42 mpg
38 mpg
SLK 300
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
601 mi
SLC 180
665 mi
601 mi
SLK 300
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).
117.5 kWh
SLC 180
106.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
SLK 300
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 180
SLK 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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