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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026

AMG GLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
435hp324kW
449hp335kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
3,050kg6,724lb
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
57.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
794km494mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length-
4,940mm194in
Width-
2,018mm79in
Height-
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase-
2,935mm116in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
425L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,795L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
85L
CO2 emissions
204g/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 E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53-1,800-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
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
15.0 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
167 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
449 hp
335 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
640 Nm
472 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
2,355 kg
5,192 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 534.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 534.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: 1.8 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
742 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
794 km
494 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
449 hp
335 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)Facelift 2020AMG 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-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 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
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 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)Facelift 2020AMG 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
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
742 km
461 mi
794 km
494 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53

  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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