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2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Class: Two Seaters
Body styles: Slc 300 2dr Convertible, Slc 43 Amg 2dr Convertible
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 27 combined · 25 city / 32 hwy
Length: 162.6 in
Curb weight: 3,318–3,516 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 33% better than the average 2017 two seaters (20.3 MPG).
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway), 33% better than the 2017 two seaters average of 20.3 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.

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Slc 300 2dr Convertible	162.6 in	71.3 in	51.2 in	95.7 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	3,318 lb	50/50
Slc 43 Amg 2dr Convertible	162.6 in	71.3 in	51.2 in	95.7 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	3,516 lb	50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
SLC300	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	25 / 32 / 27	+33%	$3,050	324
AMG SLC43	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	+13%	$3,550	379

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

20.3 MPG2017 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class.

Similar 2017 two seaterss

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (this car)	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT	18 MPG	Not rated	5
2017 Porsche Boxster	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 Porsche Cayman	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 Alfa Romeo 4C	28 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 Audi TT Roadster	26 MPG	Not rated	2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other SLC-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2020 SLC-Class	27	162.6 in	Not rated
2019 SLC-Class	27	162.6 in	Not rated
2018 SLC-Class	27	162.6 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →