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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43vsFord Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8

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 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Ford Mustang VII

GT 5.0 V8

446 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    446 hp
    333 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,761 kg
    3,882 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
Power
421hp314kW
446hp333kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,761kg3,882lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t164kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,792mm189in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,603mm63in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,666mm66in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,666mm66in
1,642mm65in
Trunk volume
545L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
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Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
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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 (C254) AMG GLC 43Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
421 hp
314 kW
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW

Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8 has 25 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 and Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 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 43
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
1,761 kg
3,882 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 43
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 434.8 s
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V84.9 s

Although Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 and Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8: 0.1 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 43
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 and Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8: 2.0 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 43
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW
4.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 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 43
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
4.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43FordMustang VIIGT 5.0 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
446 hp
333 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,761 kg
3,882 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
608 km
378 mi
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Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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 43Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 164 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ford Mustang VII GT 5.0 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 159 kg lighter
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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