Compare performance (446 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,278 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers visibly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Ford Mustang Convertible is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers very slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers visibly more boot space – 405 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries markedly more – 455 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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.
The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.
detailsThe Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
541 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
58 kWh
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,876 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
4,810 mm
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Length
4,723 mm
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Width
1,916 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,403 mm
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Height
1,468 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
446 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Torque
540 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
328 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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