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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • barely cheaper
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,412 £.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers a bit more torque with 630 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

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: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus 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 £50,800
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
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
0 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
9
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
2
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
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Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
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Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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