Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

AMG GLC 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 63 S

510 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    639 km
    397 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
Power
449hp335kW
510hp380kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
639km397mi
Calculated
617km383mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,792mm189in
4,745mm187in
Width
1,920mm76in
-
Height
1,603mm63in
1,584mm62in
Wheelbase-
2,873mm113in
Front track-
1,662mm65in
Rear track-
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
545L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 SPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 535,800-6,100 rpm5,200 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S5,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
13.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
192 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
1,945 kg
4,288 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 0.4 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S: 1.0 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.8 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
Power
449 hp
335 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Range score
639 km
397 mi
617 km
383 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 (C254) AMG GLC 53Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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