2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.3s
- SL SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD, 449 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 16 of 24 convertibles (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 13 of 24 convertibles (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 449 hp | 516 lb-ft | 4,012 lb | 224 | 8.9 | 4.3 sTested | N/A | RWD | N/A |
| AMG SLC 43 RWD | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 3,825 lb | 201 | 9.9 | 4.8 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $64,650 |
| SL SL 450 Roadster 2D RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,825 lb | 189 | 10.6 | 4.9 sTested | N/A | RWD | N/A |
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,384 lb | 142 | 14.0 | 5.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $49,950 |
| 300 Final Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,825 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $62,765 |
| AMG SLC 43 Final Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,825 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $77,465 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 241 hp | 300 RWD | $49,950 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 3.0L | 1 | 385 hp | AMG SLC 43 RWD | $64,650 | +$14,700 | $1,670 | +$247 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 362 hp | SL SL 450 Roadster 2D RWD | N/A | N/A | $1,745 | +$323 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 1 | 449 hp | SL SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD | N/A | N/A | $1,920 | +$498 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 1 | 300 RWD | $49,950 | 5.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 27 mpg, $49,950. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
SLC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 BMW Z4: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC | 2020 BMW Z4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SL SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD | sDriveM40i Roadster RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.3 s | 3.8 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 449 hp | 382 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,012 lb | 3,457 lb |
| hp per ton | 224 | 221 |
| lb per hp | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| MSRP | N/A | $63,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree