Ford Mustang 2017 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.9 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: | 460 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 569 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 208 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 51 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 | |
| 620 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine | |||
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: | 382 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Ford Mustang has 93 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 29 400 | |
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