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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 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 GLE Coupe (C167)

GLE 350d

272 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    890 km
    553 mi
  • Largest trunk
    655 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
3,040kg6,702lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
101.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
115.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
890km553mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,920mm76in
2,010mm79in
Height
1,606mm63in
1,730mm68in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,726mm68in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
206mm8in
Trunk volume
545L
655L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
1,790L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L
CO2 emissions-
193g/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 GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d-1,200-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
40.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
91 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: 14 hp (10 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
600 Nm
443 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
2,215 kg
4,883 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d: 0.3 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: 0.9 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
890 km
553 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 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 (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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 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)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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) 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 (C254)GLC 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.6 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,730 mm
68.1 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
890 km
553 mi
CO2 score
-
193 g/km
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) GLE 350d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 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) GLE 350d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 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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