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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 300 (Stage 3)

367 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 300 (Stage 2)

318 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 300 (Stage 1)

289 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253)

GLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 3)367 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
Power
367hp274kW+122 hp
318hp238kW+73 hp
289hp216kW+44 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-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
265 km/h
165 mph
+29 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+19 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
+12 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-15.9 s
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-9.9 s
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.5 s
5.5s-1.0 s
5.9s-0.6 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-10.5 s
Calculated
19.4s-7.6 s
Calculated
21.8s-5.2 s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
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
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
174g/km
174g/km
174g/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 300 (Stage 3) 367 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 2) 318 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 1) 289 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 245 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 3)367 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 3)367 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
19.4 s
21.8 s
27.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 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 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 245 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 2) 318 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 1) 289 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)GLC 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
5.0 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
318 hp
238 kW
5.5 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
5.9 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.5 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 3)367 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 2)318 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300 (Stage 1)289 hpMercedes-BenzGLC SUV (X253)GLC 300245 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
318 hp
238 kW
289 hp
216 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,639 mm
64.5 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
174 g/km
174 g/km
174 g/km
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 2) 318 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 1) 289 hpMercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 245 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV (X253) GLC 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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