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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • marginally lighter

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is only slightly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers very slightly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers barely more torque with 560 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers somewhat more boot space – 385 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,810 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
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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