As we are getting into the warmer (and longer) days, the car season is beginning to take off, and last month, I had the opportunity to photograph this 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 for a listing on Turo, the car-sharing marketplace.

What is the SLC 300?

The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class debuted in 2016 to replace the SLK-Class that had existed since 2011. The name change coincided with the 20th anniversary of the original SLK. So, although it has a new naming designation, the model was a continuation of the SLK, the smallest convertible available from Mercedes-Benz. In 2020, the SLC Final Edition joined the line-up, which was to be the last offering before the SLC’s discontinuation. The Final Edition was available as an SLC 300 and an SLC 43.

The 2019 SLC 300 features a 2.0L turbo inline-4 with 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque matted to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It propels the SLC to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds up to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. As common with the SLK/SLC, the two-seat roadster features a retractable hardtop that, when compared to a soft-top, provides better sound insulation, enhanced security, increased structural rigidity, better weather protection, and durability and longevity.

The competing models during its run included the BMW Z4, Audi TT, and Porsche Boxster.

The Photos

I think white is one of the best colours for the SLC, and it works well for most Mercedes-Benz models. The colour white is classic and timeless, which matches well with the Mercedes-Benz brand.

For these photos, I wanted to utilize the shooting environment as the property had these great pillars to shoot around, and there was also a waterfront view. I was shooting early in the evening, and the sun was in a pretty good position in the sky. As a result, it provided some nice shadows for the car and the pillars. The area was relatively large and open, and there was an opportunity to move the car around and capture it from different angles with both the convertible top-up and down and mid-operation.

All of these photos were taken with the Canon 5D Mark II and the 24-105L, with the available light, and shot both handheld and with a tripod. There was plenty of space to move around and compose, so I mostly used the tripod, although I probably could have gone without it. Also, I was shooting mostly f/5.6 for the exteriors, and for the interior shot, I shot f/8 at 55mm on the tripod.