AMG Line
RRP from
£32,444
The SLC AMG Line takes the standard equipment of the SLC Sport and adds 18-inch alloy wheels, AMG body styling pieces, a sports braking system and lowered suspension. Velour floor mats, an instrument cluster with chequered flag inlays and a flat-bottomed steering wheel are also fitted at no extra cost.
Mercedes SLC AMG Line equipment
Technical
Diesel particulate filter
Sport exhaust system
Sports suspension
Interior Features
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
3 spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather steering wheel
Exterior Features
AMG sports exhaust system
Wind deflector
Door sill plates with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering
Driver Convenience
Power Steering
Chequered flag design instrument cluster
Speedtronic cruise control
Safety
Brake callipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering + perforated brake discs
Brake horsepower (BHP)
156
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.9s
Brake horsepower (BHP)
156
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1s
Brake horsepower (BHP)
184
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.0s
Brake horsepower (BHP)
184
Acceleration (0-60mph)
6.9s
Brake horsepower (BHP)
245
Acceleration (0-60mph)
5.8s
Apart from the entry-level model, the whole range comes with an excellent nine-speed automatic transmission
The diesel engine is worth considering, if running costs are your
For a car of this type, the boot space is pretty decent
Compared to more modern rivals, the SLC is really starting to show its age
The Air Scarf system can blow warm air onto the driver's neck
The controls for the electric seat adjustment are on the door
The infotainment system is controlled through a 7.0-inch screen and a rotary dial
Individually ringed dials give the interior a sporty look
With the roof down, the boot size shrinks noticeably
For a car of this type, the boot space is pretty decent
A movable cover sits in the boot to make sure that you don't pack anything too tall that will prevent the roof being put back
The SLC may look like a sports car, but it certainly doesn't feel like one to drive
On the road, it's not a patch on the near-perfect Porsche Boxster
On all but the basic SLC 200, the car has the Dynamic Select System, which lets the driver choose between sport and comfort modes
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