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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500

  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Power
435hp324kW
456hp340kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
853km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,725mm68in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
425L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
93L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
254g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 536,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
2,195 kg
4,839 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 0.5 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 3.7 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
853 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
456 hp
340 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.9 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,195 kg
4,839 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
917 km
570 mi
853 km
530 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
254 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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