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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300dvsMercedes-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 300d

269 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    269 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
269hp201kW
245hp183kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
106.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg 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
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km632mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu 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 300dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: 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 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 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 300dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
30.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 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 300d
269 hp
201 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d has 24 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 300d: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
550 Nm
406 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 300d
2,045 kg
4,508 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 300d
249 km/h
155 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 300d6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 3006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 0.1 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 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300: 1.7 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 (C254)GLC 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 300d
1,016 km
632 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 300d
269 hp
201 kW
6.4 s
249 km/h
155 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 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 300d 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 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 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 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 300dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 300
Power
269 hp
201 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
1,016 km
632 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 170 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 300

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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