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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 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) · Facelift 2020

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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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Trunk volume
405L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
170g/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 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 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
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 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)Facelift 2020E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
370 Nm
273 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 300
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
1,750 kg
3,858 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)Facelift 2020E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3006.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 3006.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

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 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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)Facelift 2020E 300
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
880 km
547 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 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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)Facelift 2020E 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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)Facelift 2020E 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
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
917 km
570 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
170 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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