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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes S-Class?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Ford Mustang Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,105 £.

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

S-Class

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 S-Class offers visibly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is a bit lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries considerably more – 660 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 336 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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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 S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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