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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)

551 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)

477 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

AMG GLC 43

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    806 Nm
    594 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    311 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
Power
551hp411kW+184 hp
477hp356kW+110 hp
433hp323kW+66 hp
367hp274kW
Torque
806Nm594lb-ft+286 Nm
702Nm518lb-ft+182 Nm
634Nm468lb-ft+114 Nm
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,460kg5,423lb
2,460kg5,423lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.5 s
Calculated
49.1s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.8s-5.9 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-2.7 s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
455Nm/t305lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,656mm183in
4,656mm183in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,639mm65in
1,639mm65in
1,639mm65in
1,639mm65in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,621mm64in
1,621mm64in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
550L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,600L
1,600L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
199g/km
199g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
12.5 s
14.0 s
16.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.0 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 367 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1) 433 hp, separated by only 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 SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp
551 hp
411 kW
3.8 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp
477 hp
356 kW
4.2 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.4 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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 SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 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 SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp 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 SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 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 SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hp
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hp
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)AMG GLC 43367 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
477 hp
356 kW
433 hp
323 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
806 Nm
594 lb-ft
702 Nm
518 lb-ft
634 Nm
468 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Range score
759 km
471 mi
759 km
471 mi
759 km
471 mi
759 km
471 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
199 g/km
199 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 367 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) AMG GLC 43 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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