Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
101.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu 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
-
Trunk volume
545L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
1,400L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

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 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: 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 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 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 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
28.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 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 350d
258 hp
192 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 350d
620 Nm
457 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 350d
1,840 kg
4,057 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 350d
238 km/h
148 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 350d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) 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 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: 2.0 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 300
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 350d
1,065 km
661 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
238 km/h
148 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d 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 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 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 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 308 km (192 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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