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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 250 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+38 km/h
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
+17 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
+11 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
19.5s-16.5 s
Calculated
24.7s-11.3 s
Calculated
27.9s-8.0 s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
166g/km
166g/km
166g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
24.7 s
27.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
239 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
162 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 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) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 211 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
6.2 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
6.6 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
222 km/h
138 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)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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)GLC 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 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)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 250211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
930 km
578 mi
930 km
578 mi
930 km
578 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
166 g/km
166 g/km
166 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
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 211 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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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