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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 400dvsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5

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 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023

GLE 450 2.5

367 hp2498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
Power
330hp246kW
367hp274kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
124.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
895km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,941mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,716mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
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Rear track
1,604mm63in
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Trunk volume
425L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,790L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
85L
CO2 emissions
172g/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) Facelift 2020 E 400dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.56,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5 has 37 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5: 37 hp (28 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 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5: 0.6 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 400d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5: 3.0 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 400d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
367 hp
274 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 400d
Power
330 hp
246 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
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,716 mm
67.6 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 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 400d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450 2.5
Power
330 hp
246 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
2,305 kg
5,082 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,716 mm
67.6 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
895 km
556 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 400dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450 2.5
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 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

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