Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 560

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 63 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    964 km
    599 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
476hp355kW
469hp350kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,630kg5,798lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km333mi
Calculated
964km599mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,748mm187in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,578mm62in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,685mm66in
1,625mm64in
Rear track-
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
159mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
188g/km

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 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8-1,750-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
476 hp
355 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
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)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
2,000 kg
4,409 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 63 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
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)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V84.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 0.6 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)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8: 4.0 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 (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
537 km
333 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
964 km
599 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 63 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 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)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,748 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,578 mm
62.1 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 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
5,032 mm
198.1 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)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 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 63 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019AMG GLC 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
476 hp
355 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,748 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,578 mm
62.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
537 km
333 mi
964 km
599 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
188 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 AMG GLC 63 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 427 km (265 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 92 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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