Mercedes-Benz SLC (UK)
Mercedes UK released the range details
of the new SLC roadster along with official pricing. The new Mercedes SLC will
be available with four different engines, three petrol and one diesel unit. The
entry-level SLC 200 uses a 184 hp 2.0-litre petrol unit mated to a six-speed
manual gearbox or an optional 9G-Tronic automatic transmission which drops the
CO2 emissions from 150 g/km to 137 g/km.
The SLC 300 uses the same 2.0-litre
petrol with the power updated to 245 hp and comes only in conjunction with the
9G-Tronic gearbox. The diesel SLC 250d which is powered by a
204 hp 2.1-litre unit and comes only with the automatic option.
As you would expect, the SLC 250d represents the most fuel-efficient model of
the line-up and the one with the lowest CO2 rating, scoring 114 g/km.
Mercedes offers the SLC 200 and SLC 250d
in two trim options, Sport and AMG Line. Sport models come with 17-inch
five-spoke alloys, LED daytime running lights, Active Brake Assist, Attention
Assist, Active Bonnet and chrome-plated twin exhaust tailpipes among others. AMG Line models gain 18-inch AMG
multi-spoke alloy wheels while the LED Intelligent Light System with Adaptive
Highbeam Assist Plus costs an extra £1,150.
The range-topping SLC 43 AMG uses a
biturbo 3.0-litre V6 unit producing 367 hp and 520 Nm of torque. Zero
to 100 km/h comes in 4.7 seconds with the top speed traditionally limited to
250 km/h.
Prices start from £ 30,495 for the manual
SLC 200 Sport version with the diesel SLC 250d asking for £ 32,995. As for the
367 hp SLC 43 AMG, the price is set at £ 46,355.