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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes G Class?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes G Class

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably 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:

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

Ford Mustang Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,819 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

G 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 G Class offers markedly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 624 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,808 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 677 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries substantially more – 715 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 381 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class 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 £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes G 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 G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

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