Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 GLE 450d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023
GLE 450d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d
- Highest torque750 Nm553 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,012 km629 mi
- Largest trunk655 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful367 hp274 kW
- Lightest1,780 kg3,924 lb
- Best power-to-weight206 hp/t154 kW/t4.9 kg/hp
- Best performance score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367hp274kW | 367hp274kW |
| Torque | 520Nm384lb-ft | 750Nm553lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,780kg3,924lb | 2,375kg5,236lb |
| Gross weight | 2,460kg5,423lb | 3,070kg6,768lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 120.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.6s Calculated | 25.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton Calculated | 316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 742km461mi Calculated | 1,012km629mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,989cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,732mm186in | 4,941mm195in |
| Width | 1,890mm74in | 2,018mm79in |
| Height | 1,602mm63in | 1,716mm68in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 2,935mm116in |
| Front track | 1,620mm64in | 1,680mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,619mm64in | 1,728mm68in |
| Ground clearance | - | 205mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 550L | 655L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,600L | 1,790L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 85L |
| CO2 emissions | 203g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,500-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | 4,000 rpm | 1,350-2,800 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 5.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.6 s | 25.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 173 km/h 108 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 367 hp 274 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | 367 hp 274 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | 2,375 kg 5,236 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 4.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | 5.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 742 km 461 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | 1,012 km 629 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 367 hp 274 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 |
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| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 4.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 450d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 367 hp 274 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 s | 5.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb | 2,375 kg 5,236 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 742 km 461 mi | 1,012 km 629 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 203 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | 655 L 23.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d |
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| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43
- Is 595 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 450d
- Has 230 Nm more
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 270 km (168 mi) more estimated range
- Has 105 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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