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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,135 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

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 354 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers marginally more torque with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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 CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,855 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
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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