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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
1,876 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,916 mm
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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
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
446 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
540 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
328 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Ford
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