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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

AMG GLC 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026

AMG GLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
390hp291kW
449hp335kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
3,050kg6,724lb
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
74.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
794km494mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,749mm187in
4,940mm194in
Width
1,890mm74in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,639mm65in
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Rear track
1,617mm64in
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Ground clearance
168mm7in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
655L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
1,795L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
85L
CO2 emissions
240g/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 GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6-2,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53 has 59 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: 59 hp (44 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
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 2026 AMG GLE 53 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
449 hp
335 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,749 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,717 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 43 V6Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
390 hp
291 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,749 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
794 km
494 mi
CO2 score
240 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 43 V6

  • Is 555 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 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 2026 AMG GLE 53

  • Has 59 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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