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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300dvsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 GLE 350d

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

E 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026

GLE 350d

286 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
265hp198kW
286hp213kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
3,130kg6,900lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
94.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
117.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg 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
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,049km652mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,940mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,729mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,605mm63in
-
Rear track
1,609mm63in
-
Ground clearance
98mm4in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
405L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,795L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
85L

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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
34.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d has 21 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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d: 21 hp (16 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
235 km/h
146 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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 0.2 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 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d: 2.2 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 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
235 km/h
146 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 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)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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,395 kg
5,280 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 mm
68.1 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,049 km
652 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 300dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 202 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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