Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019
GLC 220d
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.7 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph Unrestricted229 km/h142 mph Restricted
- Most powerful194 hp145 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions144 g/km
- Best estimated range909 km565 mi
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score92/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
- Lightest1,770 kg3,902 lb
- Best power-to-weight110 hp/t82 kW/t9.1 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 194hp145kW | 194hp145kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,780kg3,924lb | 1,770kg3,902lb |
| Gross weight | 2,395kg5,280lb | 2,500kg5,512lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 229 km/h142 mph Calculated | 217 km/h 135 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 99.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 101.3s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 34.3s Calculated | 47.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.6s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated | 110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton Calculated | 226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,950cc119cu in | 1,950cc119cu in |
| Length | 4,835mm190in | 4,731mm186in |
| Width | 1,860mm73in | 1,890mm74in |
| Height | 1,428mm56in | 1,600mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 2,873mm113in |
| Front track | 1,604mm63in | 1,621mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,610mm63in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 129mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,400L |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 144g/km | 145g/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 220d: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | - | 1,600-2,800 rpm | 3,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | - | 1,600-2,800 rpm | 3,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.7 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 34.3 s | 47.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 229 km/h142 mph Limited | 217 km/h 135 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.1 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.6 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 148 km/h 92 mph | 142 km/h 88 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | 194 hp 145 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 194 hp 145 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 229 km/h142 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 217 km/h 135 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)Facelift 2020E 220d | 7.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 7.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: 0.2 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)Facelift 2020E 220d | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
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)Facelift 2020E 220d | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | 909 km 565 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 909 km 565 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | 194 hp 145 kW | 7.7 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 229 km/h142 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 194 hp 145 kW | 7.9 s | 217 km/h 135 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)Facelift 2020E 220d |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d 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)Facelift 2020E 220d | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 7.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 7.9 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)Facelift 2020E 220d | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 194 hp 145 kW | 194 hp 145 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.7 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 229 km/h142 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 144 g/km | 145 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d |
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| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.63 LC100 km | 9.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,444 LC/year | 1,444 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Emits 1 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
- Is 10 kg lighter
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 75 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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