Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981) vs Ford Mustang (1972 – 1973): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 240 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 198 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 13.9 L/100 km. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,813 mm, the Ford Mustang is 73 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
Ford
Mustang
1972 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1981 | 1972 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 185 – 239 hp | 101 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 401 Nm | 249 – 408 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 10.8 s | 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 225 km/h | 159 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,635 kg | 1,400 – 1,654 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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