The SLC Roadster
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Return of a blazing star.
The new-generation SLC.
The rhythm of the city suddenly seems to accelerate. Now the new-generation
SLC sets the pace. Expressive design. Maximum performance. An astonishing
engine sound. The air throbs. Everything is prepared for an even more intense
driving experience. Open-top or with the roof closed, on the straight or chasing
around curves. A sense of wonder has returned.
Wonder in every format.
Experience the new SLC in thrilling HD. With the Mercedes-Benz brochure app for the iPad® and
with the Digital Owner’s Manual from “Mercedes-Benz Guides” for the iPhone®. Both apps feature
a host of films and additional content and are available free of charge from the iTunes Store®.
For gripping the world’s attention:
For gripping the world’s roads:
2 | Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
fire opal
AMG 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted titanium grey
with a high-sheen finish, Exclusive nappa leather/DINAMICA
microfibre upholstery in black with red topstitching, dark
carbon-grain aluminium trim
24 | Mercedes me
28 | Services
32 | Engines
34 | 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
35 | DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs
36 | Chassis with Adaptive Damping System ADS
37 | Sports exhaust system
38 | Driving assistance systems
39 | Integral safety concept
40 | COMAND Online
42 | Open-air comfort
44 | Panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL
46 | Equipment, packages and accessories
54 | Wheels
56 | Mercedes-AMG
66 | Technical data, dimensions, upholstery,
trim and paintwork
10 | Mercedes-Benz SLC 300
designo diamond white bright
5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted tremolite grey
with a high-sheen finish, Exclusive nappa leather upholstery
in saddle brown, high-gloss black ash wood trim
16 | Mercedes-Benz SLC 300
iridium silver metallic
AMG Line design and equipment line, AMG multi-spoke
light-alloy wheels, painted titanium grey with a high-sheen
finish, Exclusive nappa leather in bengal red/black, light
carbon-grain aluminium trim
56 | Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
obsidian black metallic
AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted high-gloss
black with a high-sheen finish, upholstery in Exclusive
nappa leather/DINAMICA microfibre in black with red
topstitching, AMG carbon-fibre trim
The illustrations may show accessories and optional extras which are not part of the standard
specification.
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Turn the sun up loud.
The design of the new SLC works like an amplifier on the synapses and sense of sight. Long
nose, short overhangs – the silhouette is muscular and sensationally dynamic when open
and closed. Joie de vivre right down the line, starting with a distinctive front with a diamond
radiator grille and chrome wing, brilliantly brought to a conclusion by an expressive tail end.
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Powertraining.
When driving, the new SLC delivers what its design promises: performance par excellence.
Sporty to the max, fuel-efficient or comfortable? Everything goes. Five drive programs are
available to choose from via the DYNAMIC SELECT Switch. For every mood, for every route.
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Love hertz.
A noise becomes a feeling. Listening becomes experiencing. The rich sound of the new sports exhaust system alone is
reason enough to open the roof of the SLC. Each drive program has its own soundtrack: emotively appealing and intense,
from powerful roaring through to a deep timbre.
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Anyone taking a seat in the new SLC immediately shoots to the top. Agility and comfort come together to
form an unbeatable team and positively demand you to drive with the top down. After all, the dynamic
interior design deserves to be shown. Be it the restyled sports seats or the sports steering wheel with its
perforated grip area. Particularly impressively showcased by the ambient lighting, which strikes the right
tone of your mood if you wish.
Comfortissimo.
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Applause from the eyes.
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An unadulterated roadster driving experience with the comfort and suitability for everyday use of a
Mercedes-Benz – only the new SLC offers that in this class. If the sun comes out, the fully power-retractable
roof goes down at the press of a button – in less than 20 seconds. In the process the boot separator
closes automatically on request for the first time: for even more uninterrupted comfort and cabriolet pleasure.
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The spectacular final chord: the tail end of the new SLC. As muscular as never
before. Even more distinctive due to the black diffuser, flanked by two integral
chromed tailpipe trims. Accentuated by restyled tail lights in a slimmer shape.
A look that leaves a resounding impression.
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Open for storms of enthusiasm.
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High-frequency
intelligence.
The sun disappears behind the buildings, the city shines in the light of the optional LED
High Performance headlamps. The journey begins. The destination: spur of the moment.
Thanks to latest-generation multimedia systems, 3D navigation, telephone and internet
are just one touch away. Your window to the digital world: the 17.8 cm (7-inch) media
display of the optional COMAND Online. A fine outlook indeed.
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Sportiness for good vibrations
on every road.
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The finest connection between sky and street: the panoramic vario-roof. It offers
a clear overhead view – for that al fresco feeling even when the roof is closed.
On request also with MAGIC SKY CONTROL: at just one press of a button the tinted
glass becomes transparent. And the interior feels even bigger.
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There can be no finer end to the day.
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Our next great innovation
revolves around you.
Prepare to be inspired, surprised and thrilled by new services, products and
experiences at www.mercedes.me. You are also warmly invited to check out our
Mercedes me stores in major cities such as Hamburg, Milan, Tokyo or Hong Kong.
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Mercedes me.
Welcome to your Mercedes-Benz world.
You have new questions, Mercedes-Benz has a new answer for you: Mercedes me. Your point of
access to a fascinating world of personalised services from Mercedes-Benz. Offering innovative,
individualised mobility, connectivity, finance and other services, as well as special brand experiences.
All subject to continual development. Innovative, simple and cutting-edge: www.mercedes.me
Join us – on your smartphone, tablet or PC. And letʼs shape tomorrowʼs world together.
Any time, anywhere.
Mercedes me connect is all about networking the vehicle
with the driver – and more besides: the car is becoming
part of the way we live, providing added comfort as well as
the reassurance of being permanently connected, even
while on the move. Mercedes me connect includes Standard
Services, which are able to provide you with automatic
support in the event of a breakdown or an accident, and
Remote Online Services – the option enabling vehicle
settings to be carried out by smartphone.
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Mercedes me finance offers you various routes to your
vehicle of choice. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services finds
the ideal leasing, financing and insurance solution together
with you – tailored to your needs. Our leasing products
enable you to drive the latest models at all times while
enjoying maximum flexibility, as you pay not for acquisition
of the vehicle, but only for its use. You also benefit from
attractive monthly instalments. Our financing arrangements
enable you to pay for your new Mercedes-Benz in a way
that suits your personal budget. You can tailor your monthly
instalments to your needs by deciding on an appropriate
down-payment and term for your contract. Our individual
insurance solutions offer reliable protection for your
budget and your vehicle on attractive terms.
Mercedes me inspire offers special brand experiences
and an opportunity to engage in an inspiring dialogue. We
aim to share our ideas with you and we would like to know
your ideas and wishes. So that we can always offer you
the best solutions. A community is available to this end,
and you will also find a growing range of offerings and
experiences which go beyond the traditional vehicle-related
topics – from areas such as events, travel and lifestyle.
Mercedes me move offers access to the intelligent
mobility solution moovel: this mobility app pools the
offerings from various mobility providers to find the ideal
route from A to B. car2go is the pioneer and market
leader worldwide in free-floating car sharing, and car2go
black stands for smartphone-based car sharing with
Mercedes-Benz B-Class vehicles. With the mytaxi app you
can order a taxi, track its approach live and pay for
your journey in a convenient manner.
Mercedes me assist makes easy work of organising
maintenance for your vehicle, providing a convenient
online means of locating a Mercedes-Benz dealer in your
neighbourhood and arranging a service appointment. The
digital service report keeps you up to date on performed
service work at all times. The report is available to you
online just one day after a service. In addition to the current
service report, you can also view your vehicleʼs complete
service history and service intervals, and you can print this
information out if you so wish.
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Our service: the perfect fit for your Mercedes.
Beyond the car itself, you also acquire something priceless – an exclusive partnership with Mercedes-Benz. For you,
this means safety, independence and motoring free of any worries. In other words: the reassuring feeling of driving
a Mercedes.
The best for your Mercedes. No-one knows your
Mercedes better than our experienced specialists at the
Mercedes-Benz workshops. The comprehensive range
of services and the high standard of quality ensure that
your vehicle is in top condition. We use tested
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts and special tools to this
end.
The best for you. Motoring free of any worries right from
the word go: with the tailor-made Mercedes-Benz Service
Contracts. These offer you the benefits of a reliable basis
for long-term planning, permanent control over costs,
fixed monthly rates and cost transparency. Plus ideal protection from additional workshop costs.
The best for your mobility. The Mercedes-Benz Mobilo1
insurance package provides for motoring free of any w
orries
throughout Europe – covering breakdowns, accidents,
minor mishaps and vandalism. The benefits offered by
Mobilo include on-the-spot assistance, a replacement
vehicle, towing and overnight hotel accommodation, for
example. This mobility guarantee is automatically on
board for the first two years after initial registration, and
can subsequently be renewed for a period of up to
30 years in all. Whenever you need assistance, you can
reach us free of charge throughout Europe on
00800 1 777 77772.
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For the full information on Mercedes-Benz Service Contracts, go to
www.mercedes-benz.com/servicevertraege – or ask your authorised
Mercedes-Benz dealer to draw up an individual offer for you.
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up to a maximum of 30 years after initial registration. 2 Roaming charges may apply when calling from abroad.
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What would motorsport be without Mercedes-Benz?
The first vehicle to ever win an automobile race was powered by a Daimler engine. The first
Mercedes was a racing car. The Silver Arrows – a true legend. Mercedes-Benz has a long tradition
of involvement with the world of sport. Motorsport shapes the brand and every vehicle bearing
the Mercedes star to this day. Discover the brandʼs unique history first-hand: at the Mercedes-Benz
Museum in Stuttgart.
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Discover just what has been moving the world for almost
130 years and take a journey through time as well as through
the history of the automobile at the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
More than 1500 exhibits await you on 16,500 sqm of floorspace, including unique gems such as the oldest surviving
Mercedes from 1902 or the legendary gull-wing models.
Welcome to a place of innovation:
www.mercedes-benz.com/museum
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What would Mercedes-Benz be without motorsport?
3 June 1934 marked the beginning of the Silver Arrows legend in the International Eifel Race at the
Nürburgring. The Silver Arrows works team MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS continued this tradition in
the 2014 Formula 1 season. Its successful involvement was crowned by the most impressive double
victory of the season, with the team topping both the constructorsʼ and the driversʼ rankings. The
teamʼs successes are not restricted to the race track, however. Every mile raced also advances the
development of hybrid technology for series production.
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Fascinating Formula 1 goes multimedia:
http://www.facebook.com/MercedesAMGF1
http://twitter.com/MERCEDESAMGF1
http://www.youtube.com/user/MERCEDESAMGPETRONAS
http://plus.google.com/+Mercedesamgf1/posts
http://instagram.com/MercedesAMGF1#
http://www.MercedesAMGF1.com
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 W06 hybrid, 2015 season.
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SLC 300
The 4-cylinder petrol engine achieves
180 kW (245 hp) and delivers a maximum
torque of 370 Nm.
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The sound of power.
The engines.
Powerful. Fast. Superb. Yet very modest with it. Its engines
lend the new SLC an inner strength that perfectly complements its captivating looks. The 4-cylinder petrol engines
with a displacement of 1.6 and 2.0 l respectively, direct
petrol injection, variable valve control and turbocharging
are lively and powerful – whilst corresponding to the
requirements of the Euro 6 emission class. The combination
of the third-generation Mercedes-Benz high-pressure
direct injection system with precise piezo injectors and the
enhanced spray-guided combustion process facilitates
virtually total combustion and thus allows the fuel to be
used particularly efficiently. The variable valve control
results in an optimum cylinder charge level which has a
beneficial effect on fuel consumption and emissions,
as do the lower weight and reduced internal friction. For
impressive roadster driving enjoyment with no remorse.
of a sports car, its meagre consumption and low CO2 output
make the SLC 250 d one of the most frugal roadsters in
the segment. This is made possible by a whole package of
intelligent technologies. This fourth-generation commonrail diesel technology engine features an injection pressure
increased to 2050 bar, optimised combustion chambers
and precise solenoid injectors. High ignition pressure and
two-stage turbocharging ensure an effortlessly superior
torque curve. The state-of-the-art exhaust gas treatment
concept BlueTEC reduces the nitrogen oxide emissions
by up to 90 percent.
Unusual for a roadster – extraordinary for a diesel: the
4-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 150 kW (204 hp)
and maximum torque of 500 Nm impresses even in the
lower engine speed range. Despite having the performance
For the rare moments when the new SLC stands still:
both the diesel and petrol engines have the ECO start/stop
function as standard. For yet more efficiency the ECO
display supports a consumption-optimised driving style.
The engine range
Petrol:
SLC 180 with 115 kW (156 hp) output and 250 Nm torque
SLC 200 with 135 kW (184 hp) output and 300 Nm torque
SLC 300 with 180 kW (245 hp) output and 370 Nm torque
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 with 270 kW (367 hp) output and
520 Nm torque
Diesel:
SLC 250 d with 150 kW (204 hp) output and 500 Nm torque
The impressive top performer in the SLC engine line-up is
the new 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine in the Mercedes-AMG
SLC 43. An engine so powerful that it deserves its own
chapter: find out more from page 56.
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From a minimal CO2 figure to the maximum output:
you can find all the technical data on pages 66/67.
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Driving desire. 9G-TRONIC
and manual transmission.
The new SLC stands for dynamic performance and agility
at the highest level. Drivers who enjoy life in the fast lane
also need to be able to shift gears quickly, manually or
automatically. That’s why the power of individual engines
is transferred through transmission systems harmonised
with the character of each vehicle model.
The 6-speed manual transmission’s hallmark features
are ease of shifting and short, direct shift travel. Gear
spacing and rear-axle ratio are optimally attuned to the
engine output. A display with recommended gear changes
on the instrument cluster further encourages a highly
efficient driving style.
The automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC is a milestone
in the field of transmission technology: with nine forward
gears, this automatic transmission combines efficiency,
comfort and dynamics at an entirely new level. Even faster
gear changes and smoother gear shifting make it an
enticing proposition. At the same time, 9G-TRONIC helps
to reduce fuel consumption. For powerful, fast, short
bursts of speed the 9G-TRONIC can skip individual gears
when changing down.
Please see pages 66/67 for the available transmission/engine combinations.
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DYNAMIC SELECT. One roadster, five powerful personalities.
Motoring pleasure and sportiness are in the very nature of a roadster. With DYNAMIC
SELECT the new SLC lives up to this promise in a highly targeted manner, without neglecting
comfort or efficiency. In conjunction with the new 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
there are five drive programs available – to suit every mood and every road: Eco, Comfort,
Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. For a consumption-oriented, comfortable or decidedly
sporty driving style – and the soundtrack to match: from the authentic sports car sound to
the subtle long-distance soundscape that lends itself to long journeys. With Individual
you even have at your fingertips a drive program which you can configure yourself to a large
extent. You change your drive program via the DYNAMIC SELECT Switch in the centre
console. Depending on the setting selected there are model-specific changes to the engine,
transmission, sound and steering characteristics. The drive program Sport, for example,
offers high agility through adjusted steering support plus modified shift points. The drive
program Sport Plus is even more rousing: the drive system and the Adaptive Damping
System ADS available on request are configured for maximum dynamism.
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A driving masterpiece.
With its sporty tuning the suspension offers an astonishing symbiosis of agility and ride comfort
as standard. For an even more sporty driving experience the Dynamic Handling package with the
Adaptive Damping System ADS is available for selection. The chassis lowered by 10 mm, the
Direct-Steer system and the ESP® Curve Dynamic Assist increase agility, ride comfort and directional
stability. The damping system has the three basic settings Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus, which
can be chosen via DYNAMIC SELECT. On each individual wheel the damping force is continuously
and automatically adjusted to the current driving situation.
Chassis and steering
The optional 10 mm lower steel sports suspension facilitates dynamic driving through its tauter
springing and damping configuration.
The ESP® Curve Dynamic Assist ensures more stability and handling safety in particular
when accelerating in bends. If the ESP® sensors register a tendency towards understeering,
this can be reduced through a targeted brake actuation.
The Direct-Steer system supplements the comfort of speed-sensitive power steering with
a variable steering ratio dependent on the steering angle. This reduces the steering movements
when parking and on winding roads leads to more agile vehicle reactions and to more directional
stability when driving straight ahead.
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The sound for the track. The sports exhaust system.
The new SLC with a sportily tuned exhaust system enhances the roadster experience with a spectacular engine sound
inside and out. This is made possible by the modified structure of the exhaust silencer system: via the integral exhaust gas
flap the sound characteristics adapt to the drive program chosen via DYNAMIC SELECT. Every driving experience is thus
given an optimum acoustic backdrop: powerfully increasing and rich when accelerating in the Sport Plus drive program,
comfortably restrained during relaxed motoring. The sports exhaust system is installed as standard in the SLC 300 and
it is part of the optional AMG Line and the Sports package for the SLC 200.
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Plus vision. Minus dangers.
Not only does the new-generation SLC look good – you also
see better with it. Because the low-beam headlamps of
the optional LED Intelligent Light System automatically
adapt to the weather, lighting and driving conditions – for
better vision on rural roads and motorways, when cornering
and on bends. The clearly defined contours and high-
quality detailing with a three-dimensional design ensure
that the vehicle also has an unmistakable front view in the
daytime too. At night, situation-based light distribution, the
light colour similar to daylight and also less glare (compared
with a xenon system) ensure maximum visual comfort.
Nice gesture: when you unlock your SLC it welcomes you
with an extraordinary light show. The optional Adaptive
Highbeam Assist Plus also proves very obliging: it makes
it possible to drive with main beam constantly switched
on whilst on unlit roads, without dazzling other road users.
Failure to maintain an adequate distance from the vehicle
in front is one of the main causes of serious accidents.
The standard Active Brake Assist gives the driver a visual
warning if the distance to the vehicle in front is too small.
If the danger of a collision is detected an acoustic warning
signal is emitted; thereafter, the system can support the
driver’s braking action, and if the driver does not react, the
vehicle speed can be autonomously reduced.
the active brake assist
The distance warning function of the Active Brake Assist is based on a flush-mounted sensor in the
vehicle’s front end which continuously monitors the distance from the vehicle in front within a
speed range from 7 to 250 km/h. Stationary vehicles can be registered in a speed range between
7 and around 70 km/h.
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The reassuring feeling of driving a Mercedes-Benz.
We are the first automotive manufacturer worldwide to have developed an integral safety concept, aimed at avoiding
accidents, ensuring ideal responses to dangers and lessening the consequences of accidents. For the occupants of
a Mercedes and for all other road users, too.
Safe driving
The ATTENTION ASSIST can monitor steering behaviour
especially on long journeys and at night to detect typical
signs of drowsiness and warn the driver of impending
microsleep in good time.
The integral brake system ADAPTIVE BRAKE improves
braking performance through intelligent intervention: in
wet conditions, the brake discs are kept dry. The brake
pads are applied automatically when the driver’s foot is
removed abruptly from the accelerator pedal. And on
uphill gradients, the system is able to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards.
The optional Distance Pilot DISTRONIC automatically helps
the driver to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
ahead and relieves driver strain on long journeys and when
following vehicles in a tailback.
The optional Blind Spot Assist with radar sensors makes
one of the major hazards in traffic visible. When a vehicle is
detected in the blind spot, a red triangle lights up in the
exterior mirror. An acoustic warning additionally sounds as
necessary. The system is active at speeds between 30
and 250 km/h. The optional Lane Keeping Assist system
is able to detect when the car is unintentionally drifting
out of its lane at speeds between 60 and 200 km/h, duly
warning the driver by means of vibrations on the steering
wheel. Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist also form
part of the optional Lane Tracking package.
In the event of danger
The optionally available preventive PRE-SAFE® occupant
protection system is able to identify critical driving situations in advance and to initiate precautionary measures to
protect the car’s occupants if an accident appears imminent. Such measures include reversible belt tensioning or
automatic closing of open side windows, for example.
In an accident
An extensive protection system can significantly reduce the
risk of injury. This includes the active bonnet, which
can automatically rise by six centimetres and thus helps
to provide better protection for pedestrians or cyclists.
The car occupants, meanwhile, can be supported over
a wide area in accidents by up to six airbags.
After an accident
Every Mercedes-Benz is optimally trained in first aid. If
the worst comes to the worst, the engine can be turned off
automatically, the hazard warning lamps and emergency
interior lighting can be activated, and the central locking can
be unlocked. Finally the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system can send position data and important vehicle
information, though it is to be hoped this will never be
necessary. Over and above this Mercedes-Benz makes
Guidelines for Rescue Services available on the internet
at www.mercedes-benz.de/rettungsleitfaden for helpers
to download all over the world in different languages.
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We hope you enjoy the show.
Conduct the entire world – easily done from your driver’s seat. Navigation,
telephone, audio, video, internet – with the COMAND Online control and display
system you are able to keep these and many other functions in view and under
control. Information is shown in high resolution and in colour on a 17.8 cm (7-inch)
media display. Operation is simple and intuitive. And should you want to hand
over the baton now and then: you can use the fast hard-disc navigation with realistic
topographic map display for stress-free route guidance.
Multimedia and infotainment
With COMAND Online a DVD player, radio and interfaces for connecting external devices provide entertainment
made to measure. Further highlights: the voice-operated control system LINGUATRONIC, Bluetooth® interface with
hands-free function, reading function for SMS and music reproduction via audio streaming.
User-friendly navigation, precise map data and excellent route guidance – the Garmin® MAP PILOT brings all the
familiar benefits of a Garmin® navigation system to the Audio 20 CD – including Live Traffic Information. 3D views plus
photorealistic Cross-Traffic and Lane Assistant make orientation easier.
With Smartphone Integration it is possible to integrate your iPhone® into the car via Apple CarPlay™ and operate
it via voice control – certain functions can also be operated via the vehicle controls. This makes safe use possible while
on the move.
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Soft top operation when moving off
The rain comes down. The comfort continues. Because, if upon moving off the opening or closing procedure of any of the roof variants of the new SLC’s vario-roof is initiated, the procedure can be completed
at speeds of up to 40 km/h. This means that there are no waiting times for you or the traffic behind you.
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Open for every comfort.
Open-top driving in all seasons and almost all kinds of
weather: the comfortable, intelligent solutions offered by
the new SLC make it possible. For example, the optional
AIRSCARF neck-level heating developed by Mercedes-Benz
extends the open-air season by wrapping an invisible scarf
around the shoulders and neck of the driver and passenger.
The desired temperature can be adjusted in three levels.
The optional AIRGUIDE draught-stop system minimises
draughts and air stream noises when driving open-top –
thus noticeably enhancing comfort. As it consists of two
transparent pivoting elements, it does not restrict visibility
towards the rear. These individually adjustable swivelling
plastic panels are installed on the rear of the roll-over bars.
There they deflect the flow of air so that significantly fewer
draughts are generated around the head and neck areas of
the passengers.
A particularly comfortable innovation in the SLC is the
partially automatic boot separator. When the vario-roof
is closed this is in the upper position, in order to increase
the boot capacity. If the roof is opened, it automatically
moves down – manual closing is no longer necessary.
The system operates safely: if there are obstacles or if
there is a lack of space due to luggage the process is
autonomously stopped and the driver is warned.
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Ready for the most exciting
open-air event of the year?
The new-generation SLC combines the unequalled motoring
enjoyment of a roadster with the day-to-day practicality and
quiet-running qualities of a coupé. All it takes to open and
close the electrohydraulically operated folding vario-roof
in under 20 seconds is the press of a button. The only
question that remains is which roof variant to choose.
The optional panoramic vario-roof offers a virtually clear
view of the sky even when closed – and makes the car’s
interior seem lighter and roomier. In conjunction with MAGIC
SKY CONTROL it provides an open-air feeling at the push
of a button even with the roof closed. The glass roof changes
its light and energy transmission capability instantaneously.
In its tinted state, it substantially reduces heating-up of the
vehicle interior.
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Powerful. The AMG Line.
The AMG Line emphasises the sportiness and enhances the
exclusivity. Impressive features on the exterior include the
distinctive AMG bodystyling and AMG 5-spoke light-alloy
wheels. The larger, perforated front brake discs improve
the car’s performance, while the tauter setting of the sports
suspension improves its driving dynamics. In the interior
the seats in a sporty design plus red seat belts and contrasting topstitching create a sporty ambience.
EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
AMG bodystyling, comprising front and rear aprons as well as side sill panels
Seats with dynamic sports upholstery layout
AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish,
with 225/40 R 18 front and 245/35 R 18 rear tyres (792)
Sports steering wheel with galvanised steering-wheel gearshift paddles in silver
chrome (in conjunction with 9G-TRONIC)
Sports suspension lowered by 10 mm (deselectable)
Diamond radiator grille with chrome pins and chrome-plated louvre
Red contrasting topstitching on seats, steering wheel and armrests on the doors
(additional appointments in conjunction with nappa leather/Exclusive nappa)
Larger braking system with perforated brake discs and brake callipers with
Instrument cluster in chequered-flag look
“Mercedes-Benz” lettering at the front
Red seat belts (can be deselected)
Sports exhaust system (SLC 200, standard for SLC 300)
AMG velour floor mats with “AMG” lettering
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Black magic. The AMG Night package.
Available on request for yet more extravagance and sportiness: the AMG Night package building on the AMG
Line. Striking design elements in black underscore the car’s sportily expressive character from the front splitter
to the exterior mirrors, to the trim strip on the diffuser in high-gloss black.
EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Diamond radiator grille in chrome with high-gloss black louvre
Front splitter in high-gloss black
High-gloss black diffuser trim strip
AMG 45.7 cm (18-inch) multi-spoke light-alloy wheels painted high-gloss
black with a high-sheen finish with 225/40 ZR 18 on 8 J x 18 ET43 front axle
and 245/35 ZR 18 on 9 J x 18 ET42 rear axle (91R)
Exterior mirror housings in high-gloss black
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The standard equipment.
The new SLC leaves virtually nothing to be desired as you
take a seat in its standard variant. Numerous extras like
the extensive safety equipment, refined comfort features
and exclusive details add a special touch to your roadster
ex factory.
The multifunction sports steering wheel, with a flattened bottom section
and in a 3-spoke design in black nappa leather with perforations in the grip
area, boasts steering-wheel gearshift paddles in conjunction with 9G-TRONIC.
The sports seats give the driver and passenger firm support during extreme
lateral acceleration as well, and offer optimal seating comfort on long journeys.
The climate control system has a heating and ventilation system as well as
a cooling system. A particulate matter activated charcoal filter helps to ensure
high air quality.
The Audio 20 CD with internet capability, radio, twin tuner, CD drive and Digital
Owner’s Manual also allows networking with mobile devices via Bluetooth®.
Door sill panels in brushed stainless steel signal exclusive sportiness at first
glance.
Main headlamps in H7 projector-beam technology with integral LED daytime
running lamps plus Headlamp Assist.
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The optional extras.
There is an entire symphony of options for adapting the
new SLC to your personal style. From small, fine details
for that certain something through to selected, particularly
exclusive comfort-enhancing appointments.
The sun-reflecting Exclusive nappa leather upholstery stands out with seats,
door centre panels, upper part of the dashboard and door beltlines in nappa
leather with a cross-piping layout in the appointments colour with piping and
topstitching in a contrasting colour.
With the access and drive authorisation system KEYLESS-GO (including
convenience operation of the vario-roof) the SLC can be opened, started and
locked – all just by carrying the electronic key.
The Harman Kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system including a 10-channel
DSP amplifier and 2-channel booster with a total output of 500 W ensures an
unmistakably authentic spatial sound in conjunction with ten high-performance
loudspeakers.
The ambient lighting showcases the interior with pleasant, indirect light.
Solar red, polar blue or polar white: you can select the colour and brightness
you prefer.
Navigation, telephone, audio, video, internet – and even your parking space in
conjunction with the reversing camera: thanks to the 17.8 cm (7-inch) display
with TFT technology on the COMAND Online control and display system you
have an overview of everything.
In addition to their distinctive visual appeal, the LED High Performance
headlamps boost night-time driving safety thanks to broad light distribution,
a daylight-simulating colour temperature, and low energy consumption.
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FIND OUT MORE
As attractive as this overview may be, it only provides an initial impression.
You can find all the standard equipment and optional extras online at
www.mercedes-benz.com
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designo. For your very own
variation on a theme.
You can hit your personal top note in your new SLC with
the exclusive designo paintwork, leather appointments
and trim. Carefully chosen materials are turned into
genuine masterpieces to the highest standards of craftsmanship. The single- or two-tone characteristic designo
leather appointments in designo leather or designo Exclusive
leather refine the interior in 21 variants. Matching trim
adds individual highlights. Three extraordinary paint finishes
are offered for your SLC’s show-stopping appearance,
including a sensational matt paint.
The designo upholsteries in a designo-specific design are available in a singleor two-tone version. Eleven further colour shades are available for combination
alongside the base colour black for a personalised and inimitable interior.
The designo black piano lacquer trim fundamentally defines the character of
the interior and at the same time adds a visual and haptic highlight.
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Genuine accessories.
The new SLC leaves virtually nothing to be desired. And
for those extra special needs there are genuine
accessories. These cover almost every conceivable need
for more pleasant and individual motoring. Every
accessory has been developed specifically in accordance
with Mercedes-Benz’s high quality standards.
The rear spoiler is harmoniously aligned to the car’s contours, reinforcing the
sporty design.
5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted palladium silver with a high-sheen
finish, with 225/40 R 18 front tyres (see detailed image below left, optionally
with 245/35 R 18 rear tyres). Accessory wheels are supplied without tyres.
The 6-part high-gloss chrome fin attachment for the air intakes on the bonnet
is on the one hand an eye-catching feature and on the other it underscores
the sporty character of the new-generation SLC.
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Discover the entire range
Now online at www.mercedes-benz-accessories.com
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39R
R49
R35 R93
R23
37R
R81 22R
Wheels.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL EXTRAS
39R 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 205/55 R 16 tyres
(standard equipment for SLC 180)
Wheels are indispensable on practical
grounds, of course. But on an
emotional level, too, perfect wheels
are an absolutely crucial ingredient
of many people’s dream car. With this
in mind, we have put together a
particularly large selection for you.
R23 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 205/55 R 16 tyres
(standard equipment for SLC 200)
R49 9-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 205/55 R 16 front
and 225/50 R 161 rear tyres (standard equipment
for SLC 250 d)
37R 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 225/45 R 17 front
and 245/40 R 17 rear tyres (standard equipment for
SLC 300)
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ption without an extra charge for for SLC 180, SLC 200 and SLC 300,
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code R12.
R35 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 225/45 R 17 front
and 245/40 R 17 rear tyres (option; not available
for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
R81 Multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 225/45 R 17
front and 245/40 R 17 rear tyres (option; not available
for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
R93 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted palladium silver
with a high-sheen finish, with 225/45 R 17 front
and 245/40 R 17 rear tyres (option; not available for
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
22R 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted palladium
silver with a high-sheen finish, with 225/40 R 18 front
and 245/35 R 18 rear tyres (option; not available
for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
35R 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted tremolite
grey with a high-sheen finish, with 225/40 R 18 front
and 245/35 R 18 rear tyres (option; not available
for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
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35R
R70
91R 607
47R
792
85R 796
47R 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted matt black
with a high-sheen finish, with 225/40 R 18 front
and 245/35 R 18 rear tyres (option; not available for
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
R70 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, with 225/40 R 18
front and 245/35 R 18 rear tyres (part of the optional
Sports package)
792 AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted titanium
grey with a high-sheen finish, with 225/40 R 18 front
and 245/35 R 18 rear tyres (part of the optional
AMG Line)
91R AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted high-
607 AMG 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted high-gloss
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further information
gloss black with a high-sheen finish, with
225/40 ZR 18 front and 245/35 ZR 18 rear tyres
black, surface with a high-sheen finish, with
235/40 R 18 front and 255/35 R 18 rear tyres
on the wheels and their availability and on
(option; standard equipment for Mercedes-AMG
SLC 43 with 235/40 R 18 front and 255/35 R 18
(option for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
from your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer
rear tyres)
85R AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted
titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, with
225/40 ZR 18 front and 245/35 ZR 18 rear tyres
(option; for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 with
235/40 R 18 front and 255/35 R 18 rear tyres)
796 AMG 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted
titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, with
235/40 R 18 front and 255/35 R 18 rear tyres
(option for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
the Mercedes-Benz Genuine Accessories is available
or at www.mercedes-benz-accessories.com
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Conqueror.
The Mercedes-AMG SLC 43.
Mercedes-AMG is not just a manufacturer of performance vehicles and
sports cars, AMG is a promise. The promise to give everything and always
to go one step further. To this end we create extraordinary cars for
extraordinary people. With the new Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 we are again
underlining our claim to pull out all the stops – in every moment, every
metre of the way.
Allow yourself to be enthralled by effortlessly superior power delivery,
extraordinary driving dynamics and the good looks and elegance of
thoroughbred sports cars which, even at standstill, make it abundantly
clear what they are made for: Driving Performance. With 270 kW
(367 hp) and 520 Nm the 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine conquers the roads
with impressive output, with the acoustic backdrop of the unique engine
sound from the standard-fit AMG sports exhaust system.
Welcome to the world of AMG.
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DYNAMISM
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Take possession
of the road.
The Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 promises unadulterated driving pleasure. The combination of an uprated drive
unit offering instantaneous response, the AMG sports suspension and the high-precision, two-stage AMG
speed-sensitive sports steering adds up to supremely dynamic performance. Options such as the optional
AMG limited-slip rear-axle differential for improved traction in conjunction with the AMG Handling package
underscore the claim to the use of cutting-edge racing-sport technology. The 9G-TRONIC transmission system
also impresses with its choice of gentle or fast, sporty gear changes. Switch to the “Sport+” mode and
experience superbly short response times through double-declutching when shifting down. One tap of the
accelerator and the road is yours.
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Perfection down to the last detail.
A long bonnet, occupant compartment positioned much further back – the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 boasts the hallmark attributes of
a sports car. The expressive AMG bodystyling is reflected at the front in the steeply raked radiator grille, front splitter in silver chrome
and front apron in an A-wing design. In the silhouette the sporty style is continued in details such as the air intakes with fins in silver
chrome and AMG 45.7 cm (18-inch) light-alloy wheels. The hallmark AMG pert tail end with its AMG sports exhaust system and chromed
tailpipe trims forms the perfect conclusion. This same stylistic consistency is also apparent in the interior. Sports seats covered with
nappa leather/DINAMICA microfibre with red topstitching ensure optimum lateral support. One grip of the optional AMG performance
steering wheel with a flattened bottom section and red contrasting topstitching – and everything is ready for chasing around curves.
It’s your move.
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Agility and power.
The 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine of the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 stands out for its state-of-the-art injection technology and mixture formation, resulting
in maximum power combined with low consumption and meagre pollutant emissions. When it comes to Driving Performance the SLC 43 sets new
standards in the segment with 270 kW (367 hp) and 520 Nm. The SLC 43 offers two suspension variants: the AMG sports suspension plus the optional
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with damping adjustment. On both versions, all components are designed for high lateral acceleration and
reduced body roll. This is exemplified by the substantially reinforced control arm guide bearings and the AMG-specific engine and transmission mounts.
The AMG high-performance braking system with internally ventilated and perforated brake discs all round offers maximum control – ensuring superb
response and excellent deceleration performance.
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Passion grows when it is shared: the AMG Private Lounge is our community centred around the world of AMG. This is
where AMG customers meet at top-class events and on the online platform exchange views about the latest developments from Affalterbach. They benefit from special offers and from a direct connection with the AMG headquarters:
www.mercedes-amg.com/privatelounge/welcome
The AMG Driving Academy stands for an incomparable team spirit: experience performance with like-minded drivers
and improve your driving skills on race tracks and at lifestyle events held at breathtaking locations around the world.
Become part of the “World’s Fastest Family”: www.mercedes-amg.com/driving-academy
You want even more? With the AMG Customer Sports Programme AMG provides a platform for professional motorsport –
and with the Mercedes-AMG GT3 its own racing car specially designed for this purpose. A completely integral service
world gives you access to motorsport at the highest level: www.mercedes-amg.com/customersports
In the AMG Performance Studio we create cars that are perfectly tailored to your wishes and desires. No limits are
placed on our experts’ creativity, who demonstrate their unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail in areas
as varied as special technical components, extravagant paintwork finishes and the most exclusive interior appointments
imaginable, to produce one-off masterpieces.
Enter the world of AMG. Experience true Driving Performance.
We don’t just build cars.
We make dreams come true.
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Technical data.
Diesel engine
Petrol engines
SLC 250 d
SLC 180
SLC 200
No. of cylinders/arrangement
4/in-line
4/in-line
4/in-line
Total displacement in cc
2143
1595
1991
1
Rated output in kW (hp) at rpm
150 (204)/3800
115 (156)/5300
135 (184)/5500
Rated torque1 in Nm at rpm
500/1600–1800
250/1200–4000
300/1200–4000
Transmissions
– [9G-TRONIC]
6-speed, manual [9G-TRONIC]
6-speed, manual [9G-TRONIC]
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in s
– [6.6]
7.9 [8.1]
7.0 [6.9]
Top speed, approx. in km/h
– [245]
226 [223]
240 [237]
Tyre size – front axle, rear axle
205/55 R 16, 225/50 R 16
205/55 R 16
205/55 R 16
Fuel
Diesel
Premium petrol
Premium petrol
Urban
– [5.5–5.2]
Extra-urban
– [4.2–3.9]
– [4.7–4.4]
7.7–7.4 [7.7–7.3]
4.9–4.5 [5.2–4.7]
8.8–8.1 [7.9–7.5]
5.4–4.9 [5.2–4.7]
Fuel consumption in l/100 km
3
5.8–5.6 [6.1–5.6]
6.6–6.1 [6.1–5.7]
CO2 emissions in g/km combined
– [123–114]
134–127 [139–128]
154–142 [143–133]
Emission class4/efficiency class5
Euro 6/– [A+]
Euro 6/B [B]
Euro 6/C [B]
Tank capacity, of which reserve, approx. in l
60/8.0
60/8.0
60/8.0
With the roof closed
285
335
335
With the roof open
180
225
225
Turning circle diameter in m
10.52
10.52
10.52
Kerb weight6 in kg
– [1605]
1435 [1460]
1455 [1480]
Perm. GVW in kg
– [1905]
1750 [1775]
1770 [1795]
Length7/width incl. mirrors7 in mm
4133/2006
4133/2006
4133/2006
Combined
3
Boot capacity in l
Wheelbase in mm
2430
2430
2430
Track width front7/rear7 in mm
1558/1548
1559/1565
1559/1565
7
Figures in square brackets refer to engines
with an automatic transmission.
The best for the engine:
Mercedes-Benz genuine engine oils.
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Figures for rated output and rated torque in accordance with Directive (EC) no. 595/2009 in the currently applicable version (EC) No. 595/2009. 2 Electronically governed. 3 The figures shown for fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring processes (§2 nos. 5, 6, 6a of the German Ordinance on Fuel Consumption Labelling (EnVKV) in the currently applicable version). The figures are not
based on an individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer; they are provided solely for purposes of comparison between different vehicle models. 4 Valid only within the European Union. 5 Determined on
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Petrol engines
SLC 300
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
No. of cylinders/arrangement
4/in-line
6/V
Total displacement in cc
1991
2996
1
Rated output in kW (hp) at rpm
180 (245)/5500
270 (367)/5500–6000
Rated torque1 in Nm at rpm
370/1300–4000
520/2000–4200
Transmissions
– [9G-TRONIC]
– [9G-TRONIC]
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in s
– [5.8]
– [4.7]
Top speed, approx. in km/h
– [250]2
– [250]2
Tyre size – front axle, rear axle
225/45 R 17, 245/40 R 17
235/40 ZR 18, 255/35 ZR 18
Fuel
Super Plus petrol
Super Plus petrol
Urban
– [7.8–7.5]
Extra-urban
– [5.2–4.7]
– [6.2–5.8]
– [10.7]
– [6.2]
Fuel consumption in l/100 km
3
Combined
– [7.8]
CO2 emissions in g/km combined
– [144–134]
– [178]
Emission class4/efficiency class5
Euro 6/– [B]
Euro 6/– [D]
Tank capacity, of which reserve, approx. in l
60/8.0
70/9.0
With the roof closed
335
335
With the roof open
225
225
Turning circle diameter in m
10.52
10.52
Kerb weight6 in kg
– [1505]
– [1595]
Perm. GVW in kg
– [1820]
– [1890]
Length7/width incl. mirrors7 in mm
4133/2006
4143/2006
3
Boot capacity in l
Wheelbase in mm
2430
2430
Track width front7/rear7 in mm
1551/1568
1551/1566
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the basis of the measured CO2 emissions taking into account the mass of the vehicle. 6 Figures in accordance with Directive 92/21/EC in the currently applicable version version (kerb weight with fuel tank 90% full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and
accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly. 7 The dimensions given are mean values. They apply to unladen standard-specification vehicles. You can find further technical data at: www.mercedes-benz.com
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Dimensions.
993
506
555
1301
226
1559
1810
870
833
2430
4133
1404
1326
1565
2006
All dimensions in millimetres. The dimensions shown are mean values and apply to standard-specification, unladen vehicles.
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Upholstery and trim.
Fabric
Leather
Nappa leather
Exclusive nappa leather
Leather
Nappa leather; Exclusive nappa leather
Upholstery
001 black fabric
X10 designo sand
201 black
X12 designo pastel yellow
205 sahara beige
X17 designo classic red
221 black with red contrasting topstitching1 X27 designo porcelain
531 black
X30 designo platinum white
534 saddle brown
X35 designo light brown
541 black2
X39 designo deep black
565 platinum white pearl/black
567 bengal red/black
X41 designo red pepper
X42 designo curcuma
711 black with red contrasting topstitching X46 designo deep white
721 black with red contrasting topstitching1 X51 designo red pepper/black
1
001
831
531
221
201
834
534
841
541
205
865
565
751 black with red contrasting topstitching3 X52 designo curcuma/black
761 black with red contrasting topstitching3 X60 designo platinum white/black
771 black with red contrasting topstitching3 X63 designo light brown/black
X72 designo deep white/black
831 black
834 saddle brown
X77 designo sand/black
841 black2
X78 designo pastel yellow/black
X83 designo classic red/black
865 platinum white pearl/black
867 bengal red/black
X06 designo marron
X87 designo porcelain/black
X96 designo marron/black
Trim
731 High-gloss brown burr walnut wood
736 High-gloss black ash wood
H73 AMG carbon-fibre trim
H74 Dark carbon-grain aluminium
H78 Light carbon-grain aluminium
W69 designo black piano lacquer
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Only in conjunction with AMG Line/Sports package. 2 Only in conjunction with AMG Line/Sports package
and for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43. 3 Only for Mercedes-AMG SLC 43. 4 Either single- or two-tone.
867
567
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Nappa leather/DINAMICA microfibre
Exclusive nappa leather/DIN. microfibre
designo leather4
designo Exclusive leather4
Trim
designo trim
711
721
X06
X96
X35
X63
731
751
761
771
X10
X77
X39
736
X12
X78
X41
X51
H73
X17
X83
X42
X52
H74
X27
X87
X46
X72
H78
X30
X60
W69
Non-metallic paints
Metallic paints1
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designo paints1
Paintwork.
040
197
963
281
149
775
988
799
590
896
992
996
Non-metallic paints
040 black
149 polar white
590 fire opal
Metallic paints1
197 obsidian black
775 iridium silver
896 brilliant blue
963 indium grey
988 diamond silver
992 selenite grey
designo paints1
281 designo cerussite grey magno
799 designo diamond white bright
996 designo hyacinth red metallic
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ptional extra.
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Additional individual designo paint
finishes are available from your Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is one of the founding partners of the “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”.
Since the foundation was established in 2000, Mercedes-Benz has been supporting and promoting the aims and
values of this worldwide non-profit-making programme: to use social sports projects to improve the lives of children
and young people.
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