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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    880 km
    547 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
200hp149kW
197hp147kW
Torque
286Nm211lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
104.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
101.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
49.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,499cc214cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,905mm193in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,482mm58in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
-
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
66L
CO2 emissions-
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
49.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
1,745 kg
3,847 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.0 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 5.5 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
197 hp
147 kW
8.0 s
216 km/h
134 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.0 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
200 hp
149 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200

  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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