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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

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 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,619mm64in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
-
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
41L
50L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
143g/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 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
42.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 10 hp (7 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 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
500 Nm
369 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 220d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
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 220d
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
222 km/h
138 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 220d7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d7.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

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 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 220d
774 km
481 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
926 km
575 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 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 152 km (95 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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