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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8vsBMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

AMG GLC 63 S V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

M850i

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
510hp380kW
530hp395kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
50.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km333mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,748mm187in
4,851mm191in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,346mm53in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,663mm65in
1,627mm64in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
164mm6in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8BMW 8 Series (G15) M850iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8-1,750-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
13.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,748 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i 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
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
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 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
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
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
510 hp
380 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,748 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Range score
537 km
333 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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