Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 SvsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 63 S

510 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

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
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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 overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 SMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
510hp380kW
455hp339kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,595kg5,721lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
617km383mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,745mm187in
5,027mm198in
Width-
1,899mm75in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
80L
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 (C253) AMG GLC 63 SMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S5,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 SMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
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 (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 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)AMG GLC 63 S
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: 0.8 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 (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 S: 1.3 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 (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 S
617 km
383 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
851 km
529 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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

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)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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 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)AMG GLC 63 S
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 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-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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 63 SMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
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
Range score
617 km
383 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 63 SMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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