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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d

  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
258hp192kW
170hp127kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
123.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
103.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
43.1s
Calculated
60.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,292km803mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,900mm193in
4,732mm186in
Width
2,003mm79in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,731mm68in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,658mm65in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,725mm68in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
650L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,720L
1,400L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
93L
50L
CO2 emissions
187g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d3,400 rpm1,600 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.1 s
60.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
1,770 kg
3,902 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
210 km/h
130 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 GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d: 1.3 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 1.8 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
1,292 km
803 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.0 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 220d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,292 km
803 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
187 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 366 km (227 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 220d

  • Is 480 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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