Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

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 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • 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 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 220d
Power
190hp142kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
45.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu 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 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 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 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 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 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
45.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
88 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 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d has 7 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 220d: 7 hp (5 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 220d
440 Nm
325 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 220d
2,020 kg
4,453 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 220d
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d8.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d 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 220d: 0.5 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 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 220d
1,069 km
664 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 220d
197 hp
147 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 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 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 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 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,069 km
664 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
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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