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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,069 km
    664 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
197hp147kW
211hp157kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
97.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
45.3s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,069km664mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,606mm63in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,619mm64in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
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Trunk volume
545L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
1,400L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
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 GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.3 s
40.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (C254)GLC 220d
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
222 km/h
138 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 (C254)GLC 220d8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 2507.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 0.8 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 (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: 1.5 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
1,069 km
664 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
904 km
562 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
222 km/h
138 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 (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
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

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 (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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-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 (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
197 hp
147 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 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
1,069 km
664 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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