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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 200vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

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

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 350e

211 hp1991 ccHybridAWDAutomaticCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.7 L/100 km
    87.1 mpg US
    104.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    64 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,852 km
    1,151 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    99/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
197hp147kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
99.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
33.1s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
2.7L/100 km87.1mpg US104.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,852km1,151mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
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Ground clearance
98mm4in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
405L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
64g/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) Facelift 2020 E 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.1 s
29.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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 2020E 200
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2,040 kg
4,497 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 1.7 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 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 4.3 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)Facelift 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
211 hp
157 kW
5.9 s
235 km/h
146 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 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e 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 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
5.9 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 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
197 hp
147 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,852 km
1,151 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
64 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 E 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK2.7 L/100 km87.1 mpg US104.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km4.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi7.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal405 L107 US gal89 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year708.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,138 km (707 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 97 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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