Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (2016 – 2020) vs Porsche 718 Boxster (2016): specs compared
The Porsche 718 Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. The Porsche 718 Boxster is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,435 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Porsche 718 Boxster is 246 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLC-Class
2016 – 2020
|
Porsche
718 Boxster
2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 245 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 250 – 500 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.1 s | 4.9 – 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 249 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 6.2 L/100 km | 6.7 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,133 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,474 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,435 – 1,605 kg | 1,335 – 1,440 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.