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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.

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

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194hp145kW
194hp145kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
100.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
101.3s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
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
1,605mm63in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
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Ground clearance
98mm4in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
130g/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 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
47.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

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 E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: 0.6 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 220d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.4 s
242 km/h
150 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.4 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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