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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300dvsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 300d

269 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    269 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
Power
269hp201kW
204hp152kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
106.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
101.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km632mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,606mm63in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
-
Trunk volume
545L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
32.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
269 hp
201 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d has 65 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
320 Nm
236 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 300d
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
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 300d
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 2007.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: 1.0 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 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
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 300d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: 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 (C254)GLC 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 300d
1,016 km
632 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
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 300d
269 hp
201 kW
6.4 s
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d 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 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.4 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 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 300dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
Power
269 hp
201 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,016 km
632 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 300dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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