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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,589 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers noticeably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries significantly more – 570 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Ford Mustang Convertible

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Convertible is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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