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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes SL Class?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,933 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

SL 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 SL Class offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 880 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

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 SL Class carries moderately more – 375 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Mustang Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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