Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

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 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    985 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
333hp248kW
330hp246kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
189g/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 400 V6Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d3,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
700 Nm
516 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 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
1,855 kg
4,090 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 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
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)E 400 V65.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d5.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: 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)E 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: 1.7 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 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 400 V6
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
985 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.1 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)E 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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)E 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d 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 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.1 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 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
333 hp
248 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
985 km
612 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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