Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1980) vs Ford Mustang (1972 – 1973): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 270 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 198 km/h. The Ford Mustang uses less fuel, from 13.9 L/100 km against 19.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,615 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 247 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1980
|
Ford
Mustang
1972 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1980 | 1972 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 286 hp | 101 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 550 Nm | 249 – 408 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 10.6 s | 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 241 km/h | 159 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.6 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,961 – 5,060 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,867 – 1,869 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,410 – 1,422 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 – 2,959 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,615 – 1,945 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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