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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53vsMercedes-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 (C254)

AMG GLC 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

AMG CLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449hp335kW
449hp335kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
639km397mi
Calculated
670km416mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,792mm189in
4,853mm191in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,936mm76in
Height
1,603mm63in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase-
2,875mm113in
Front track-
1,661mm65in
Rear track-
1,645mm65in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
545L
410L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 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 (C254)AMG GLC 535,800-6,100 rpm5,200 rpm6,350 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
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
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
640 Nm
472 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
2,005 kg
4,420 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 534.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 534.2 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
639 km
397 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 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
639 km
397 mi
670 km
416 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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