Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

AMG C 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 43

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    825 km
    513 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367hp274kW
367hp274kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume-
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 435,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
1,780 kg
3,924 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 434.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 0.2 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 0.9 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
825 km
513 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
825 km
513 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
203 g/km
Trunk score
-
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 43 V6

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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