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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Convertible - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (446 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (56900 £ vs 53200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Ford Mustang Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLE Convertible has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53200 £, while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56900 £. That’s a price difference of around 3706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Convertible manages with 4.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.30 L. The difference is about 7.40 L per 100 km.

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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 Mercedes CLE Convertible has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 472 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLE Convertible pulls slight stronger with 560 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is hardly perceptible lighter – 1876 kg compared to 1925 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers slightly more room – 385 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLE Convertible shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
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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 CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
56900 - 59900 £
Price
53200 - 109200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
1876 kg
Curb weight
1925 - 2110 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4810 mm
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Width
1916 mm
Width
1861 mm
Height
1403 mm
Height
1424 - 1435 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
5038 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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