Skip advert
Advertisement

New Mercedes SLC 180 launched with 1.6-litre petrol engine

Downsized Mercedes SLC 180 roadster produces 154bhp, has a six-speed manual gearbox and is priced from £32,039

Mercedes SLC 180 front side

Mercedes has the Mazda MX-5 in its sights with a new entry level version of the SLC coupe-cabrio. On sale now from £32,039, the SLC 180 features a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine producing 154bhp. 

While the MX-5 starts from considerably less in sticker price terms, the SLC's monthly payments now kick off from £276 - much closer to the Japanese roadster. There's only one trim level in AMG Line, as Sport is no longer offered scross the SLC range (Mercedes has lowered the price of the sole AMG Line trim to compensate). Standard kit includes 18-inch alloys, Artico seats, autonomous braking, cruise control and sports suspension. 

The 1.6-litre petrol also produces 250Nm of torque, meaning a 0-62mph time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 140mph. Despite this, it emits 134g/km of CO2 officially, and claims a combined consumption figure of 48.7mpg. A six-speed manual is standard fitment, while the nine-speed automatic is a £1,600 option. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

The SLC 180 is available to order now with deliveries expected in late summer. 

Would you choose a Mercedes SLC 180 over a Mazda MX-5? Let us know in the comments section below...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay
Road tax documentation
News

Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay

Drivers with newer cars can expect to be paying roughly £10 more per year, a although the biggest gas guzzlers will fare the worst
26 Mar 2024
Posh new trim level for Dacia Sandero while the Sandero Stepway gets more power
Dacia Sandero - front
News

Posh new trim level for Dacia Sandero while the Sandero Stepway gets more power

Both the Sandero and Sandero Stepway ranges have been tweaked, gaining more safety features to meet the latest regulations
26 Mar 2024
Huge Audi new car blitz to bring us 9 models in 2 years
Upcoming Audi models - four-way image
News

Huge Audi new car blitz to bring us 9 models in 2 years

After a quiet few years, the German giant is gearing up for its biggest product onslaught to date
25 Mar 2024