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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dvsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,069 km
    664 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
197hp147kW
170hp127kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
45.3s
Calculated
45.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,069km664mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,606mm63in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
108mm4in
Trunk volume
545L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
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Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.3 s
45.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
1,715 kg
3,781 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)GLC 220d
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
225 km/h
140 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)GLC 220d8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 1808.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.3 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 (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
1,069 km
664 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
225 km/h
140 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)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 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)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
197 hp
147 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,069 km
664 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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) GLC 220dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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