AMG Line
RRP from
£32,769
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
Driver Convenience
Power Steering
Outside temperature gauge
Bluetooth system
Speedtronic cruise control
Chequered flag design instrument cluster
Safety
Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR)
Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist
Driver/front passenger head+thorax airbag
Electronic parking brake
Adaptive brake system
Active bonnet
Electronic Stability Programme
Brake callipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering + perforated brake discs
Perforated front brake discs and brake calipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering
Technical
Diesel particulate filter
Sports suspension
Sports suspension tuned for improved handling and driving dynamics, lowered by 10 mm
Exterior Features
AMG sports exhaust system
AMG bodystyling
LED tail lights
Door sill plates with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering
AMG bodystyling front and rear aprons and side skirts
Door sill panels with Mercedes Benz lettering
Interior Features
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Sports seats
Lockable glovebox
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment
Active head restraints
AMG floormats
3 spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather steering wheel
Entertainment
DAB Digital radio
Media interface
2 USB ports in centre console
Brake horsepower (BHP)
156
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.9s
Brake horsepower (BHP)
156
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1s
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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