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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
211hp157kW
194hp145kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
97.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
40.6s
Calculated
48.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,732mm186in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,602mm63in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
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Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
1,400L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.6 s
48.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
217 km/h
135 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) GLC 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: 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)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.9 s
217 km/h
135 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)GLC 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 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)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 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)GLC 250
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
904 km
562 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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) GLC 250Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

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 GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 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

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