What Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is a two-seat retractable-hardtop convertible that is smaller and less expensive than the automaker's SL-Class roadster. It comes as the SLC300 and performance-oriented AMG SLC43. The SLC300 uses a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and the AMG SLC43 has a 385-hp, turbo 3.0-liter V-6. Both have rear-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The SLC competes with the Audi TT and Porsche Boxster.
What’s New on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class?
The AMG SLC43's engine output has increased from 362 to 385 hp, and dual-zone climate control and adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams are now standard. On the SLC300, blind spot warning, a Harman Kardon stereo and parking assist are new stand-alone options.
What Features in the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Are Most Important?
The SLC’s roof can be opened or closed at speeds up to 25 mph, though the process must start from a standstill. Mercedes' available Airscarf neck-level heating system is designed to make top-down driving in cooler weather more comfortable. Among the luxury trappings, aluminum trim with a carbon-fiber finish adorns the cabin. Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking and a driver drowsiness monitor.
Should I Buy the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class?
The SLC serves as a cheaper alternative to the SL roadster, Mercedes’ long-standing luxury convertible that has a storied history and a larger following. Though the SLC provides somewhat sportier performance, it lacks the SL’s refinement and panache.
