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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53vsBMW M2 (G87) 3.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

AMG GLC 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present
VS

BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    639 km
    397 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
449hp335kW
480hp358kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
12.8s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
639km397mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,792mm189in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,603mm63in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,747mm108in
Front track-
1,617mm64in
Rear track-
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
545L
390L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53BMW M2 (G87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 535,800-6,100 rpm5,200 rpm6,350 rpm
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,200-5,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
12.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 has 31 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,790 kg
3,946 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 534.2 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.03.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 0.7 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
639 km
397 mi
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
500 km
311 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.7 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
449 hp
335 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
639 km
397 mi
500 km
311 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53BMW M2 (G87) 3.0
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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