Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250vsVolkswagen Teramont X 2.0T

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
VS

Volkswagen Teramont X

2.0T

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
Power
211hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
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Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
97.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
109.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
40.6s
Calculated
63.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
814km506mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,732mm186in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,602mm63in
1,719mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,620mm64in
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Rear track
1,619mm64in
-
Trunk volume
500L
509L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
1,719L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T: 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.6 s
63.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 and Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T: 9 hp (7 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
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 (C253)GLC 250
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
2,040 kg
4,497 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 (C253)GLC 2507.3 s
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T8.3 s

Although Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 and Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T: 1.0 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 and Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T: 1.3 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
904 km
562 mi
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
814 km
506 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
220 hp
164 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
509 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,719 mm
67.7 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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-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
VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250VolkswagenTeramont X2.0T
Power
211 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
509 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,719 mm
67.7 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
814 km
506 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
509 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Teramont X 2.0T

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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