Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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GLC 220d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
- Highest torque440 Nm325 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,069 km664 mi
- Largest trunk545 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.7 s
- Fastest top speed231 km/h144 mph
- Most powerful197 hp147 kW
- Lightest1,730 kg3,814 lb
- Best power-to-weight114 hp/t85 kW/t8.8 kg/hp
- Best performance score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197hp147kW | 197hp147kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 2,020kg4,453lb |
| Gross weight | 2,340kg5,159lb | 2,550kg5,622lb |
| Top speed | 231 km/h 144 mph | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 96.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph Calculated | 119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 35.5s Calculated | 45.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3s Calculated | 7.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.6s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated | 98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated | 218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 685km426mi Calculated | 1,069km664mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 1,993cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,826mm190in | 4,769mm188in |
| Width | 1,860mm73in | 1,920mm76in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in | 1,606mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 2,888mm114in |
| Front track | 1,605mm63in | 1,628mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,609mm63in | 1,642mm65in |
| Ground clearance | - | 158mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 545L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,490L |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 62L |
| CO2 emissions | 166g/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 200: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | - | 1,650-4,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 3,600 rpm | 1,800-2,800 rpm | 3,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.7 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 35.5 s | 45.3 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h 144 mph | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.1 s | 13.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.6 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 147 km/h 92 mph | 141 km/h 88 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 197 hp 147 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 197 hp 147 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 231 km/h 144 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 225 km/h 140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 7.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 8.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 1.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 685 km 426 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 1,069 km 664 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 197 hp 147 kW | 7.7 s | 231 km/h 144 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 197 hp 147 kW | 8.1 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 7.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 197 hp 147 kW | 197 hp 147 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.7 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 231 km/h 144 mph | 225 km/h 140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 685 km 426 mi | 1,069 km 664 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 166 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 545 L 19.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d |
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| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
- Is 290 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 16 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
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
- Has 120 Nm more
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 384 km (239 mi) more estimated range
- Has 120 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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