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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

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?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • visibly more power
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 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.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 541 - 791 km
Ford Mustang Convertible
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Ford Mustang Convertible

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.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The 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.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,810 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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