Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167)
AMG GLE 53
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53
- Most powerful435 hp324 kW
- Highest torque520 Nm384 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range885 km550 mi
- Largest trunk655 L
- Best overall score74/100
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,920 kg4,233 lb
- Best power-to-weight219 hp/t164 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
- Best performance score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 421hp314kW | 435hp324kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,920kg4,233lb | 2,250kg4,960lb |
| Gross weight | 2,535kg5,589lb | 3,050kg6,724lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 74.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 106.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.9s Calculated | 23.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 219hp/t164kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated | 231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 608km378mi Calculated | 885km550mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 2,999cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,792mm189in | 4,961mm195in |
| Width | 1,920mm76in | 2,010mm79in |
| Height | 1,603mm63in | 1,766mm70in |
| Wheelbase | 2,888mm114in | 2,935mm116in |
| Front track | 1,666mm66in | 1,681mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,666mm66in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 249mm10in |
| Trunk volume | 545L | 655L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,490L | 1,795L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | 85L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 6,750 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 6,100 rpm | 1,800-5,800 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.9 s | 23.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 175 km/h 109 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 421 hp 314 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 435 hp 324 kW |
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 5.3 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 219 hp/t 164 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 608 km 378 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 885 km 550 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 421 hp 314 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 435 hp 324 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | 219 hp/t 164 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)AMG GLE 53 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 421 hp 314 kW | 435 hp 324 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | 2,250 kg 4,960 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 608 km 378 mi | 885 km 550 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 545 L 19.2 cu ft | 655 L 23.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 219 hp/t 164 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53 |
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| Consumption | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,678 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43
- Is 330 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) AMG GLE 53
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 278 km (172 mi) more estimated range
- Has 110 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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