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

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 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-2026

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
  • 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 450d
Power
330hp246kW
367hp274kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,375kg5,236lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
3,070kg6,768lb
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
120.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,012km629mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,989cc182cu 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
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,728mm68in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
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 450dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d: 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 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 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 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
25.3 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d 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 450d: 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 450d
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 450d 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 450d: 0.3 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 450d
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 450d: 1.9 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 450d
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 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 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 450d
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.6 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 450d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 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
2,375 kg
5,236 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
1,012 km
629 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
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 450d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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