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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
101.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu 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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
30.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: 13 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 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
370 Nm
273 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 300
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
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 300
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
236 km/h
147 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 3006.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 0.2 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 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 300
756 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300 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 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 300
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
756 km
470 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • 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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