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Mercedes-Benz SLC R172 facelift

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz SLC R172 facelift is a compact convertible in production from 2016 to 2020. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 1.6 to 3.0 liters.

Compared to the R172 SLK-Class, to which the SLC is a facelift, the SLC has a vastly different front and rear design. Downsizing, however, went further: The AMG model became a bi-turbo V6, while all others have to do with just an inline-4.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Mercedes-Benz SLC comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 73%

Pros

Multi-link suspensions all around

Cons

Downsized engine lineup
Ridiculous emission requirements
Stuffed full of electronics

What external reviewers found

External score 67%

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Powerful V8 engine
Lots of standard equipment

Cons

Poor boot space
No diesel option

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Specifications

Variants shown:

AMG SLC 43 367

AMG SLC 43 390

SLC 180 MT

SLC 180

SLC 200 MT

SLC 200

SLC 250d

SLC 300

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 67% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Mercedes SLK Mk3 has been the subject of 13 recalls, the last three of which also affected the SLC. Service schedule for the SLK and SLC is set at 12 months or 15,500 miles. Services alternate between minor and major, at £278.35 and £469.74. Boot space isn't great at just 225 litres with the roof down.

Pros

Powerful V8 engine
Comfortable to drive
Lots of standard equipment

Cons

No diesel option
Poor boot space

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