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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63vsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 63

476 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

AMG CLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    246 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
476hp355kW
449hp335kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t183kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
617km383mi
Calculated
670km416mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,745mm187in
4,853mm191in
Width-
1,936mm76in
Height
1,578mm62in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,669mm66in
1,645mm65in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume-
410L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
65L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 635,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
476 hp
355 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
1,925 kg
4,244 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63: 1.0 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
617 km
383 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
670 km
416 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
476 hp
355 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,578 mm
62.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
476 hp
355 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,578 mm
62.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
617 km
383 mi
670 km
416 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
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Trunk score
-
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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