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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dvsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400

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 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,045km649mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume
425L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
93L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
207g/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) E 400dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
29.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
480 Nm
354 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 400d
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
2,180 kg
4,806 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 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
245 km/h
152 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 400d5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 4006.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400: 0.9 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 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400: 3.9 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 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 400d
1,320 km
820 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
1,045 km
649 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 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 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.0 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 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 400
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
1,045 km
649 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) E 400dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 275 km (171 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 49 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 400

  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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