2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

    New from

    $70,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 6.3 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

    Last updated Sep 22, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $70,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $99,855 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the SLC available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/300Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm). Available with 9-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 SLC is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class models from other years

    2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Grille Colour: Chrome
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: W203
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.46
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Manufacturer Name: Linguatronic
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 225
      • Front Headroom (mm): 993
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1404
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1326
      • Front Track (mm): 1559
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10520
      • Overall Height (mm): 1301
      • Overall Length (mm): 4134
      • Overall Width (mm): 1810
      • Rear Track (mm): 1565
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2430
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 145
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1991
      • Engine Code: M 274
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlight Control Manufacturer Name12610: Led Intelligent Light System
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 968
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 9
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1795
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1509
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Manufacturer Name: Amg 18-inch 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels (792)
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Dimensions

    1301mm
    1810mm
    4134mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Dimensions

    2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz SLC-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.3 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
    1.6L, 9-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the Base that starts from $70,900.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the Base that starts from $99,855.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the Base which measures 1810mm wide, 4134mm in length and sits 1301mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the Base which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the Base which weighs 1820 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class uses Premium Unleaded.