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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 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) · Facelift 2026

GLE 350d

286 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,049 km
    652 mi
  • Largest trunk
    655 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
258hp192kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
3,130kg6,900lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
101.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
117.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
1,049km652mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,940mm194in
Width
1,920mm76in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,606mm63in
1,729mm68in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,628mm64in
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Rear track
1,642mm65in
-
Ground clearance
158mm6in
205mm8in
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) GLC 300Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d3,200-4,800 rpm1,200-3,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d has 28 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) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d: 28 hp (21 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
650 Nm
479 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
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)GLC 300
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300: 0.1 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)GLC 300
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 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)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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)GLC 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
2,395 kg
5,280 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,769 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
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 mm
68.1 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
1,049 km
652 mi
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
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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