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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
101.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
103.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
60.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
143g/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) E 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
60.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 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)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
400 Nm
295 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)E 200
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
1,770 kg
3,902 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)E 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d: 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)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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)E 200
746 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 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)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 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)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 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)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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) E 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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