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2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

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Rating7.7

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Subcompact Convertible
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$48,400
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Smooth acceleration and power delivery

Some rivals have a shorter braking distance

No significant changes except revision of color pallet

Handles itself properly across turns

Need more standard convenience features

Charming design language

The cabin feels more cramped than competitors

Specs & Features

$48,400

price

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Convertible makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact convertible segment. With standalone trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class has a base MSRP of $48,400. It directly competes with the BMW 2 Series Convertible and the Audi A3 Convertible. Only a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, the SLC-Class maintains a combined fuel economy of 27 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the SLC-Class in 11 stunning colors, with the Obsidian Black Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2012 SLC-Class Convertible offers a fun driving experience but it falls short when it comes to standard creature comforts. Hence, our suggestion is the optional Premium 2 Package that takes of this problem and adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, dual-zone climate control, blind spot assist heated front seats, and more. 

Trims

    SLC 300
    $48,400 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Mb-Tex leatherette Seat trim
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

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7.7
2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Price

$48,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.67

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

Torque

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

2

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.39 sec--
    		4.8 sec12.3 sec170 mph
    		4.97 sec-155 mph
    		8.3 sec-128 mph
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    2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		25 mpg32 mpg27 mpg15.9 gal.397.5/508.8 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg32 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/429.2 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.3 gal.300.3/400.4 mi.
      		20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg15.9 gal.370/536.5 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		162.8 in.71.5 in.51.3 in.4.4 in.95.7 in.
        		172.4 in.70.9 in.50.9 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        		163.1 in.71.5 in.51.3 in.4.4 in.95.7 in.
        		151.1 in.68 in.55.7 in.4.5 in.98.2 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.1 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
          		9.7 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.
          		7.6 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.
          		10.1 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
            		10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
            		170.4 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.
            		74.4 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.

            2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-3296 lbs.
              		710 lbs.2855 lbs.
              		705 lbs.2943 lbs.
              		-3541 lbs.

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