DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz SLC-Class
4 model years from 2017 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2017–2020
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 27–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2020 SLC-Class in brief
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 163 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 96-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,318 lb (Slc 300 2dr Convertible).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway), 38% better than the 2020 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class has 4 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 27 MPG.
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2017 SLC-Class compares
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 163 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 96-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,318 lb (Slc 300 2dr Convertible).
2020 SLC-Class pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 38% better than the average 2020 two seaters (19.6 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 SLC-Class
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 4 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 162.6 in | 3,318 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2020 SLC-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 21 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2020 Audi TT | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Boxster | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Cayman | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 BMW Z4 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →