Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
204hp152kW
170hp127kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
101.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
118.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
42.3s
Calculated
58.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,732mm186in
4,764mm188in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,602mm63in
1,605mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
187mm7in
Trunk volume
500L
545L
Max trunk volume
1,400L
1,490L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
143g/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 250dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.3 s
58.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
136 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
250 Nm
184 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 250d
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
1,815 kg
4,001 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 250d
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
215 km/h
134 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 250d7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 1809.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 1.4 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 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180: 1.9 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 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 250d
926 km
575 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
849 km
528 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
170 hp
127 kW
9.0 s
215 km/h
134 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 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 (C254)GLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d 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 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.0 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 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 180
Power
204 hp
152 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,764 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,605 mm
63.2 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
849 km
528 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 250dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 180
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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