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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes E-Class?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 E-Class is barely cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,281 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.

E-Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes E-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,808 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries clearly more – 640 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £50,500
E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes E-Class

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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 E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes E-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,880 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
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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