Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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In 1996, Mercedes-Benz released the SLK and caused a sensation. 20 years later, the SLK was released with a new name. In 2016, the old SLK became the new SLC-Class in order to align with Mercedes-Benz's new nomenclature scheme.
The first initials mean the same thing - Sport Leicht (German for "Sport Light") - while the letter C means the model is based on the C-Class. However, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) was not entirely new, being a facelifted SLK.
Changes included redesigned front and rear ends, with up-to-date bumpers, headlights, grille and stoplights. New rims and color options were part of the change as well, while the interior got a new steering wheel, redesigned seats, center console and dashboard. The car was equipped with heated seats and AIRSCARF, a neck-heating system that was available as an optional. The interior was luxurious and two new colors were available for the perforated Nappa leather.
The infotainment gained new features and the optionals list grew a few more entries. The folding roof operated up to 40 km/h and there was a new automatic trunk separator. Other technical features included Active Brake Assist which was installed by default.
An interesting feature that was still unique and characteristic to the SLC was the panoramic vario-roof with Magic Sky Control – the driver and passengers had the possibility to lighten or darken the glass roof at the touch of a button.
MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
5 gasoline engines
- 180 6MT (156 HP)
- 180 9AT (156 HP)
- 200 6MT (183 HP)
- 200 9AT (183 HP)
- 300 9AT (245 HP)
1 diesel engine
- 250 d 9AT (204 HP)
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MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172) Brochure (UK)MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172)
180 6MT (156 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 180 6MT (156 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
| Power: | 114.8 KW @ 5300 RPM 156 HP @ 5300 RPM 154 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 RPM 250 Nm @ 1200-4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 162.7 in (4133 mm) |
| Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.6 in (1,560/1,565 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172)
180 9AT (156 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 180 9AT (156 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
| Power: | 114.8 KW @ 5300 RPM 156 HP @ 5300 RPM 154 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 RPM 250 Nm @ 1200-4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 162.7 in (4133 mm) |
| Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.6 in (1,560/1,565 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3219 lbs (1460 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3913 lbs (1775 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 128 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172)
200 6MT (183 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 6MT (183 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 134.6 KW @ 5500 RPM 183 HP @ 5500 RPM 181 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 RPM 300 Nm @ 1200-4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 162.7 in (4133 mm) |
| Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.6 in (1,560/1,565 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172)
200 9AT (183 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 9AT (183 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 134.6 KW @ 5500 RPM 183 HP @ 5500 RPM 181 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 RPM 300 Nm @ 1200-4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 162.7 in (4133 mm) |
| Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.6 in (1,560/1,565 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3957 lbs (1795 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 133 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172)
300 9AT (245 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 300 9AT (245 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 180.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 245 HP @ 5500 RPM 242 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 1300-4000 RPM 370 Nm @ 1300-4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/45 R 17 || 245/40 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 162.7 in (4133 mm) |
| Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.6 in (1,560/1,565 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ SLC-Class (R172)
250 d 9AT (204 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 250 d 9AT (204 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2143 cm3 |
| Power: | 150 KW @ 3800 RPM 204 HP @ 3800 RPM 201 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1600-1800 RPM 500 Nm @ 1600-1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 || 225/50 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 162.7 in (4133 mm) |
| Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.6 in (1,560/1,565 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3538 lbs (1605 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4200 lbs (1905 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 123 g/km |