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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes A Class?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • marginally more power
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Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

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 A Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,203 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.

A Class

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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers marginally more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers very slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is visibly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes A Class

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

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