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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly 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:

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 Shooting Brake is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,961 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 markedly 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers barely 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 Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries noticeably more – 460 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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 £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 Shooting Brake

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 123 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 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 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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
5 - 8.9 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
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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