Ford Mustang 2017 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Mustang) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mustang is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mustang engine produces 169 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Ford Mustang reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mustang consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mustang could require 870 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mustang consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 470 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Ford Mustang is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mustang is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Ford Mustang has 67 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 200 | 25 800 | |
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