Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class can designate:The hard-top coupé counterpart of the Mercedes-Benz R107 produced from 1971 to 1981 The Mercedes-Benz R172, the successor of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class R171, produced from 2016 to 2020.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2020)
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 1971
FuelPetrol
Engine power135 kW (181 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)175 g/km
Kerb weight1,480 kg

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class in 2020 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class first registrations in Norway per year
20192
20201

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.7 l · 5-cyl113 km/h
2.9 l · 5-cyl145 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 7 complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class, most often about unknown or other, engine, electrical system, structure. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and might not maintain the requisite pre-tensioning force. Loosening of the joint may result in reduced control of the vehicle and an increased accident risk.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-06-17

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class produces 135 kW (181 hp).
How much does the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class weigh?
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class has a kerb weight of about 1,480 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class emits 175 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).