Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8vsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8
- Most powerful530 hp395 kW
- Highest torque750 Nm553 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight264 hp/t197 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range667 km414 mi
- Best economy score79/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,950 kg4,299 lb
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510hp380kW | 530hp395kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 750Nm553lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,950kg4,299lb | 2,010kg4,431lb |
| Gross weight | 2,590kg5,710lb | 2,600kg5,732lb |
| 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 | 54.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 3.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.5s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 3.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s Calculated | 12.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated | 264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton Calculated | 373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 537km333mi Calculated | 667km414mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in | 4,395cc268cu in |
| Length | 4,748mm187in | 5,082mm200in |
| Width | 1,890mm74in | 1,932mm76in |
| Height | 1,584mm62in | 1,407mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 3,023mm119in |
| Front track | 1,663mm65in | 1,627mm64in |
| Rear track | - | 1,671mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 164mm6in | 128mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 440L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,400L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 280g/km | - |
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 V8: Power / Torque
- BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | - | 1,750-4,500 rpm | 4,750 rpm |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.5 s | 13.7 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 | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.9 s | 10.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 12.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 195 km/h 121 mph | 189 km/h 117 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 530 hp 395 kW |
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 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 Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 2,010 kg 4,431 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 3.8 s |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 3.9 s |
Although BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8: 2.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | 537 km 333 mi |
| BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 667 km 414 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 530 hp 395 kW | 3.9 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 S V8 | BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 510 hp 380 kW | 530 hp 395 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 3.9 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 | 2,010 kg 4,431 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 537 km 333 mi | 667 km 414 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 280 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 440 L 15.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 |
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| Consumption | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.53 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,229 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 S V8
- Is 60 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 60 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8
- Has 20 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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