Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26)
Car comparison
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019
AMG GLC 63 S V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed301 km/h187 mph
- Highest torque730 Nm538 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption14.0 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions223 g/km
- Best estimated range602 km374 mi
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score81/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8
- Most powerful510 hp380 kW
- Lightest1,950 kg4,299 lb
- Best power-to-weight262 hp/t195 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 495hp369kW | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 730Nm538lb-ft | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,965kg4,332lb | 1,950kg4,299lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb | 2,590kg5,710lb |
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.7s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph Calculated | 62.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.5s Calculated | 12.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 602km374mi Calculated | 537km333mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 4,792mm189in | 4,748mm187in |
| Width | 1,850mm73in | 1,890mm74in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,584mm62in |
| Wheelbase | 2,856mm112in | 2,873mm113in |
| Front track | 1,593mm63in | 1,663mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,588mm63in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 164mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 470L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,290L | 1,400L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 223g/km | 280g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 5,000-7,000 rpm | 2,500-4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | - | 1,750-4,500 rpm | 4,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.5 s | 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 9.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 200 km/h 125 mph | 195 km/h 121 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 495 hp 369 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 has 15 hp more than Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0.
The biggest power difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: 15 hp (11 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 1,965 kg 4,332 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 301 km/h 187 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 3.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 3.8 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 has more power, Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: 2.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 602 km 374 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 537 km 333 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 495 hp 369 kW | 3.7 s | 301 km/h 187 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 510 hp 380 kW | 3.8 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 |
| 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 495 hp 369 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,965 kg 4,332 lb | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 602 km 374 mi | 537 km 333 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 223 g/km | 280 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 470 L 16.6 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 |
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| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km | 21.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year | 3,229 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 65 km (41 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 57 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8
- Has 15 hp more
- Is 15 kg lighter
- Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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