Car comparison

Lotus Emira 2.0vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 450d

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

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Lotus Emira

2.0

366 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 450d

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Lotus Emira 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Lightest
    1,446 kg
    3,188 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEmira2.0Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
Power
366hp273kW
367hp274kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight-
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
899km558mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,764mm188in
Width-
1,890mm74in
Height
1,226mm48in
1,605mm63in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance-
193mm8in
Trunk volume
151L
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
52L
62L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEmira2.0Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
18.4 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
366 hp
273 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 450d has 1 hp more than Lotus Emira 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Emira 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 450d: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
2,025 kg
4,464 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
290 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
LotusEmira2.04.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d4.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 450d has more power, Lotus Emira 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Emira 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 450d: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEmira2.0
366 hp
273 kW
4.4 s
290 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
LotusEmira2.0
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEmira2.0Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 450d
Power
366 hp
273 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 in
Range score
-
899 km
558 mi
Trunk score
151 L
5.3 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 (C254) GLC 450d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Emira 2.0

  • Is 579 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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