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2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC is mostly a carryover, with the AMG SLC 43’s power increase as the headline change. The SLC 300 returns without significant changes to its standard equipment.
About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC
3rd SLK/SLC generation (R172, 2011-2020), renamed SLC for 2017; 2019 is the next-to-last US model year.
Mercedes-Benz positions the SLC as a compact luxury roadster that mixes open-air fun with the comfort and security of a folding metal roof. Its signature appeal is that it can feel like a snug coupe with the roof up and an open roadster with the roof down, while still delivering Mercedes cabin details and easy everyday drivability. Compared with softer-top rivals, the SLC leans more toward stylish cruising and year-round usability than all-out track focus.
The SLC 300 is the more relaxed, elegant version of this two-seat roadster, with a 241-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic. Its signature feature is a power-folding hardtop with a panoramic roof panel, while power sport seats, a 7-inch center display, and automatic emergency braking cover the everyday comforts and essentials.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The AMG SLC 43 gained more power. The SLC 300 kept its 241-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission.
Tech
Mercedes revised the availability of some optional equipment, but the lineup received no standard infotainment upgrade.
2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 241 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| Park Assist | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| USB Ports | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC compared with the 2018 model?
The main change for 2019 is more power for the AMG SLC 43. Mercedes also revised some optional-equipment availability, while the SLC 300 carried over without significant standard-equipment changes.
Did the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 get more power?
No. The 2019 SLC 300 kept its 241-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission; the AMG SLC 43 was the version that gained power.
Did the 2019 SLC receive a new infotainment system?
No. The 2019 SLC received no standard infotainment upgrade, and the SLC 300 retained its 7-inch center display, Bluetooth audio, and eight-speaker sound system.
Did the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC get new standard safety features?
No. Standard safety hardware carried over for 2019, including forward collision warning with automatic braking and a driver-attention monitor on the SLC 300.
Is the 2019 SLC 300 substantially different from the 2018 SLC 300?
No. The 2019 SLC 300 follows essentially the same formula as the 2018 model, with the same engine, nine-speed automatic, retractable hardtop, and core standard equipment.
2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC.
4.3
2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC
(66 reviews)
“I love my Mercedes SLC! The vehicle was purchased as a summer car and it is SO fun to drive! I love the ease of the convertible roof and it is such a cool, sporty car! I get tons of compliments on it when I'm driving!”
“If coming home from a stressful days work you find this car waiting for you in the garage, it calls you to come out and play and take you mind off of the daily grind. With the top down, the purr of the finely tuned engine and the wind in your face, the sheer exhilaration is enough to bring about a renewed sense of gratitude that life is pretty great!”