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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (453 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (51800 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Ford Mustang Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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

CLA 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 CLA Coupe has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12135 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 4.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L. The difference is about 7.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 453 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Mustang Coupe performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 263 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Mustang Coupe pulls barely noticeable stronger with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is minimal lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1808 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers minimal more room – 405 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe clearly perceptible takes the win – 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 sits 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.

Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 541 - 791 km

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

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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
51800 - 65600 £
Price
39600 - 66800 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1808 - 1837 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
381 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4810 - 4819 mm
Length
4723 mm
Width
1916 - 1917 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1398 - 1404 mm
Height
1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
250 - 263 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
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
5038 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Mustang Coupe?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.