Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167)

GLE 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    181 g/km
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    878 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    655 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
Power
333hp248kW
330hp246kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
3,040kg6,702lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
105.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
878km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,810mm71in
2,010mm79in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,730mm68in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,726mm68in
Ground clearance-
206mm8in
Trunk volume
400L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,790L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
65L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
195g/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) C 400Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
700 Nm
516 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)C 400
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
2,220 kg
4,894 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)C 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
240 km/h
149 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)C 4004.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d: 0.8 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)C 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: 0.6 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)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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)C 400
825 km
513 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
878 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.7 s
240 km/h
149 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)C 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 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)C 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 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)C 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.7 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)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 400d
Power
333 hp
248 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 in
Range score
825 km
513 mi
878 km
546 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 400d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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