In March 2016, 20 years on from the birth of its segment, the archetypal compact roadster is to be relaunched with a new name – the SLC – significantly optimised technology and an enhanced look. The name change acknowledges the traditionally close relationship with the C-Class, from which much of the roadster’s technology is derived. There are new additions to the model line-up – the sporty top-of-the-line Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 and the entry-level SLC 180. In visual terms, stand-out features include the standard-fit diamond radiator grille and the LED Intelligent Light System (optional extra). Prices will be announced when the SLC is available to order in mid-January 2016.
The new Mercedes-Benz SLC has an impressive heritage to live up to: its predecessor, the SLK, which was launched in 1996, won fans around the world and achieved sales of around 670,000 units. Comprehensively refined and with a model line-up ranging from the high-torque and economical SLC 250 d to the sporty, high-performance Mercedes-AMG SLC 43, the new model has what it takes to build on that success. The SLC 250 d, SLC 300 and SLC 43 feature the sport/comfort-oriented 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission as standard, while it is available as an option for the new 115 kW (156 hp) SLC 180 and for the SLC 200.
Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales & Marketing: “In 1996 Mercedes-Benz redefined the roadster with its innovative vario-roof, and combined open-air driving pleasure with uncompromised comfort in poor weather. The renamed compact roadster remains an ideal combination of passion and rational common sense, appealing to both the heart and the mind.”
As part of the facelift, the Mercedes-Benz designers have further honed the roadster’s sporty look. The new front section, where the steeply raked radiator grille elongates the appearance of the arrow-shaped bonnet, is particularly striking. All SLC models feature a diamond radiator grille as standard.
With DYNAMIC SELECT the vehicle characteristics can be adjusted instantly at the touch of a button, as the system modifies the engine, transmission, steering and suspension at the driver’s behest.
The new model line-up at a glance:
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SLC 180
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SLC 200
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SLC 300
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SLC 250 d
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SLC 43
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Number of cylinders/arrangement
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4/in-line
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4/in-line
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4/in-line
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4/in-line
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6/V
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Displacement (cc)
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1595
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1991
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1991
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2143
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2996
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Rated output (kW/hp at rpm)
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115/156 at 5300
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135/184 at 5500
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180/245 at 5500
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150/204 at 3800
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270/367 at 5500-6000
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Rated torque (Nm at rpm)
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250 at 1200-4000
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300 at 1200-4000
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370 at 1300-4000
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500 at 1600-1800
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520 at 2000-4200
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Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km)
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5.6 (5.6)
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6.1 (5.7)
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(5.8)
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(4.4)
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(7.8)
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Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km)
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127 (128)
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142 (133)
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(134)
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(114)
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(178)
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Efficiency class
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B (B)
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C (B)
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(B)
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(A)
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(D)
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Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
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7.9 (8.1)
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7.0 (6.9)
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(5.8)
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(6.6)
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(4.7)
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Top speed (km/h)
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226 (223)
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240 (237)
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(250)
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(245)
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(250)
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