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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300dvsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 GLE 400e

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 300d

269 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023

GLE 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    269 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
269hp201kW
252hp188kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,595kg5,721lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
3,180kg7,011lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
106.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
52.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
1L/100 km235.2mpg US282.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km632mi
Calculated
6,500km4,039mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,769mm188in
4,941mm195in
Width
1,920mm76in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,606mm63in
1,716mm68in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,728mm68in
Ground clearance
158mm6in
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Trunk volume
545L
510L
Max trunk volume
1,490L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
52.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 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 300d
269 hp
201 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
400 Nm
295 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 300d
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
2,595 kg
5,721 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 300d
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
210 km/h
130 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)GLC 300d6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e6.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: 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 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d: 5.1 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 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 300d
1,016 km
632 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
6,500 km
4,039 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300d
269 hp
201 kW
6.4 s
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
210 km/h
130 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 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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 2023GLE 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,716 mm
67.6 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 300d
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d 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 300d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK
6.1 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 300d
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 300dMercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023GLE 400e
Power
269 hp
201 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,595 kg
5,721 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
1.0 L/100 km
235.2 mpg US
282.5 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,941 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,716 mm
67.6 in
Range score
1,016 km
632 mi
6,500 km
4,039 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 (C254) GLC 300dMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK1 L/100 km235.2 mpg US282.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km1.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi2.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal150 L40 US gal33 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year262.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 300d

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 550 kg lighter
  • Has 39 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 GLE 400e

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5,484 km (3,407 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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