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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 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.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,446 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers noticeably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

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 C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries significantly more – 570 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 236 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Mustang Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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