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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Ford Mustang Convertible?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • visibly more power
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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

CLA 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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,278 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers visibly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers very slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries noticeably more – 455 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Ford Mustang Convertible

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

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