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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • substantially more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

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.

Ford Mustang Convertible is barely cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,858 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 10.1 L/100km.

CLE 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 clearly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers marginally more torque with 550 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is slightly lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries slightly more – 405 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is far ahead overall 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Ford Mustang Convertible
Mercedes CLE 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 CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
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
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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