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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

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

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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
286Nm211lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
104.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,499cc214cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,905mm193in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,482mm58in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
82L
50L
CO2 emissions-
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
42.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 7.6 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
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

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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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-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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.6 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
631 km
392 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 214 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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