Car comparison

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

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

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Lotus Emira

420 Sport 2.0

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

AMG GLC 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEmira420 Sport 2.0Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
421hp314kW
449hp335kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Gross weight
1,745kg3,847lb
2,640kg5,820lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
639km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,792mm189in
Width-
1,920mm76in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,603mm63in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
-
Front track
1,624mm64in
-
Rear track
1,610mm63in
-
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
151L
545L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
58L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53PowerTorque
  • Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.06,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 535,800-6,100 rpm5,200 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEmira420 Sport 2.0Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.8 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 has 28 hp more than Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
640 Nm
472 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
2,005 kg
4,420 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.03.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 534.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 has more power, Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 0.5 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
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
630 km
392 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
639 km
397 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
421 hp
314 kW
3.9 s
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
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

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
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 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
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 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
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEmira420 Sport 2.0Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
421 hp
314 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
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
Range score
630 km
392 mi
639 km
397 mi
Trunk score
151 L
5.3 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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
VehicleLotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0

  • Is 550 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 394 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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