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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably more efficient
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Mustang Coupe is a bit cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,001 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 9.8 L/100km.

CLE Coupe

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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers noticeably more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers only slightly 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,808 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries somewhat more – 405 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe stands 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.

from £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLE 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 CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
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
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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