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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 220d

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
190hp142kW
194hp145kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
85.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
48.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
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Ground clearance
128mm5in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L
CO2 emissions-
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
48.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d has 4 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
1,770 kg
3,902 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)220d
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: 1.0 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)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.9 s
217 km/h
135 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)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d 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)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 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)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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) 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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