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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350dvsMercedes-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 GLE Coupe (C167)

GLE 350d

272 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    655 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    170 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
272hp203kW
211hp157kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
3,040kg6,702lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
115.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
97.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
40.4s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
890km553mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,732mm186in
Width
2,010mm79in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,730mm68in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,935mm116in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,680mm66in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,726mm68in
1,619mm64in
Ground clearance
206mm8in
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Trunk volume
655L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,790L
1,400L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
66L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d-1,200-3,000 rpm3,250 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.4 s
40.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
272 hp
203 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
600 Nm
443 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
2,215 kg
4,883 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
226 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 2507.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: 0.7 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 (C167)GLE 350d
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

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 (C167)GLE 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
890 km
553 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
226 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 GLE Coupe (C167) 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 (C167)GLE 350d
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.6 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
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)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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
272 hp
203 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 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
890 km
553 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
170 g/km
Trunk score
655 L
23.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Is 505 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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