Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (2016 – 2020) vs Subaru BRZ (2016 – 2021): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. The Subaru BRZ is the lighter car, from 1,263 kg against 1,435 kg. At 4,234 mm, the Subaru BRZ is 101 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLC-Class
2016 – 2020
|
Subaru
BRZ
2016 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 245 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 250 – 500 Nm | 205 – 212 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.1 s | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 249 km/h | 209 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 6.2 L/100 km | 8.7 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,133 mm | 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,435 – 1,605 kg | 1,263 – 1,286 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.