Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 400

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 43

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367hp274kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,460kg5,423lb
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
79.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
400L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 435,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
1,780 kg
3,924 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 434.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: 0.7 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
899 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
203 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 157 km (98 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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