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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 GLE 450d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

AMG GLC 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026

GLE 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Lightest
    2,005 kg
    4,420 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
Power
449hp335kW
367hp274kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
3,130kg6,900lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
115.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
639km397mi
Calculated
1,049km652mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,792mm189in
4,940mm194in
Width
1,920mm76in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,603mm63in
1,729mm68in
Wheelbase-
2,935mm116in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
545L
655L
Max trunk volume-
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 53Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 535,800-6,100 rpm5,200 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 has 82 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
2,395 kg
5,280 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)AMG GLC 53
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 534.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d: 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53: 1.6 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)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
639 km
397 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
1,049 km
652 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
367 hp
274 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 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 (C254)AMG GLC 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53 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)AMG GLC 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.3 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)AMG GLC 53
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 53Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 450d
Power
449 hp
335 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
2,395 kg
5,280 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 mm
68.1 in
Range score
639 km
397 mi
1,049 km
652 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) AMG GLC 53Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 53

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 450d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 410 km (255 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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