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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes V Class?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Mercedes V Class is barely cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,607 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

V 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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers very slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,808 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 574 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes V 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,928 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
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

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