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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,050 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 11.3 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers moderately more torque with 540 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries markedly more – 490 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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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 Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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