Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350evsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

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 GLE Coupe (C292)

GLE 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2019

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
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.7 L/100 km
    87.1 mpg US
    104.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    64 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,852 km
    1,151 mi
  • Best economy score
    99/100

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350eMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
211hp157kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
92.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
123.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2.7L/100 km87.1mpg US104.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,852km1,151mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,732mm186in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,890mm74in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,602mm63in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,658mm65in
Rear track-
1,725mm68in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
-
Trunk volume-
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
93L
CO2 emissions
64g/km
187g/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 GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d3,400 rpm1,600 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350eMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
43.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
90 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 47 hp (35 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 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 (C253)GLC 350e
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
2,250 kg
4,960 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
226 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d7.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 1.1 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 (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d: 4.5 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
1,852 km
1,151 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
1,292 km
803 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.0 s
226 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 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 (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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 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 (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350eMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 350d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,250 kg
4,960 lb
Fuel consumption
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
1,852 km
1,151 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
64 g/km
187 g/km
Trunk score
-
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350eMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d
Consumption2.7 L/100 km87.1 mpg US104.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km4.73 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi7.60 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used405 L107 US gal89 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost708.75 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 560 km (348 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 123 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 350d

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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