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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

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 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
100.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu 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
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
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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 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
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 300
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
1,945 kg
4,288 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
246 km/h
153 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 (C254) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 0.1 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 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: 1.6 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)E 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 300
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (C254)GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 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 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 244 km (152 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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