Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 200d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 200d

163 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d

  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
Power
156hp116kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,441kg3,177lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,011kg4,433lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
98.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
107.7s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
40.8s
Calculated
76.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
92hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
651km404mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
-
Ground clearance
88mm3in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
41L
50L
CO2 emissions-
145g/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) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d-1,600-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.8 s
76.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
360 Nm
266 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,441 kg
3,177 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
1,770 kg
3,902 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
206 km/h
128 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d8.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d: 0.4 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 0.8 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
651 km
404 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
163 hp
122 kW
8.9 s
206 km/h
128 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.9 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,441 kg
3,177 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
651 km
404 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

  • Is 329 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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