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)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
Also Check
References
- ^ Used Mercedes SLC review. [autoexpress].
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