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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350evsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 350e

211 hp1991 ccHybridAWDAutomaticCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.7 L/100 km
    87.1 mpg US
    104.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,852 km
    1,151 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    99/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
211hp157kW
197hp147kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
92.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
45.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2.7L/100 km87.1mpg US104.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,852km1,151mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,732mm186in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,602mm63in
1,606mm63in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
158mm6in
Trunk volume-
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
64g/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 350eMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
45.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
440 Nm
325 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 350e
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
2,020 kg
4,453 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 350e
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
225 km/h
140 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 350e5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 2.2 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 (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 3.1 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 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 350e
1,852 km
1,151 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
1,069 km
664 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
211 hp
157 kW
5.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 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 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

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 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e 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 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 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 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Range score
1,852 km
1,151 mi
1,069 km
664 mi
CO2 score
64 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 350eMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
Consumption2.7 L/100 km87.1 mpg US104.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km4.73 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi7.60 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used405 L107 US gal89 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost708.75 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 783 km (486 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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