Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218ivsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
156hp116kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
99.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
118.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
42.2s
Calculated
58.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,764mm188in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,605mm63in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
187mm7in
Trunk volume
390L
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218iMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.2 s
58.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
136 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180 has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
1,815 kg
4,001 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
224 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i8.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 1809.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180 has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
732 km
455 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
849 km
528 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
170 hp
127 kW
9.0 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
9.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
849 km
528 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218iMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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