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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

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

E 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 300d

269 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
Power
265hp198kW
269hp201kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,570kg5,666lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
94.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
105.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,016km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,606mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
158mm6in
Trunk volume
405L
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
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
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 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
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: 4 hp (3 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)Facelift 2020E 300d
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
2,045 kg
4,508 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 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
269 hp
201 kW
6.4 s
249 km/h
155 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 300d
Power
265 hp
198 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 (C254)GLC 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d 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 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 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 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
269 hp
201 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,016 km
632 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) Facelift 2020 E 300dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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