Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)
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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.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019
GLC 220d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions145 g/km
- Best estimated range909 km565 mi
- Best overall score56/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.3 s
- Fastest top speed222 km/h138 mph
- Most powerful211 hp157 kW
- Lightest1,710 kg3,770 lb
- Best power-to-weight123 hp/t92 kW/t8.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best performance score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | Mercedes-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 | - |
| 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 250: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | 5,500 rpm | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | - | 1,600-2,800 rpm | 3,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | Mercedes-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | 211 hp 157 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 194 hp 145 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | 7.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 7.9 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | 904 km 562 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | 909 km 565 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250 | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 220d | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 220d |
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| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 9.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,444 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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