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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 136,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes GLE?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Mustang Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers visibly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 310 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.

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 499 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries substantially more – 675 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead 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 £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
Ford Mustang Convertible
Mercedes GLE

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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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
86 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
470 - 675 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3

General

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