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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • 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 Wagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers barely more torque with 550 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 10 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 C Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is only slightly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries substantially more – 565 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 231 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly superior 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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 C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,820 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
327 - 334 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 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, F, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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