Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2014 – 2018) vs Ford Mustang (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 408 hp. It has the higher top speed: 259 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,598 kg against 1,775 kg. At 4,938 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is 155 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2014 – 2018
|
Ford
Mustang
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 408 hp | 305 – 441 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 620 Nm | 366 – 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 8.3 s | 4.8 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 233 – 259 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.0 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,938 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,775 – 1,940 kg | 1,598 – 1,691 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.