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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 GLE 300d

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 GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023

GLE 300d

269 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-2026

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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 performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
Power
258hp192kW
269hp201kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
121.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg 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
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,941mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,730mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,728mm68in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
425L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,790L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
85L
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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d: 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
42.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d: 11 hp (8 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)E 300
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
2,315 kg
5,104 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d: 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)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d: 0.9 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
269 hp
201 kW
6.9 s
226 km/h
140 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 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)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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 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)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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 300d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
269 hp
201 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
2,315 kg
5,104 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 605 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 300d

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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