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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400

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 (C292)

GLE 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2019

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
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
1,045km649mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,810mm71in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume
400L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
93L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
207g/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 (C292) GLE 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400: 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 (C292)GLE 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
29.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
154 km/h
96 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 (C292)GLE 400
333 hp
248 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 (C292)GLE 400
480 Nm
354 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 (C292)GLE 400
2,180 kg
4,806 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 (C292)GLE 400
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400: 1.1 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 (C292)GLE 400
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) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400: 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)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (C292)GLE 400
1,045 km
649 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 (C292)GLE 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 (C292)GLE 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 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 (C292)GLE 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (C292)GLE 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.0 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 (C292)GLE 400
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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)C 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 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
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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
825 km
513 mi
1,045 km
649 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (C292) GLE 400
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) C 400

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400

  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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