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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
115.6s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
42.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
775km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,606mm63in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
158mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
545L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
1,490L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 2006,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
42.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
142 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200 has 14 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
1,945 kg
4,288 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200 has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200: 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,035 km
643 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
775 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 200
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
775 km
482 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 200
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 260 km (162 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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