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Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh

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Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

GT/CS 5.0 V8

450 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedLiftback / fastback2022-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026

EQS 500 122 kWh

476 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Power
450hp336kW
476hp355kW
Torque
529Nm390lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,669kg3,680lb
2,660kg5,864lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
3,205kg7,066lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
466km289mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
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Length
4,789mm189in
5,225mm206in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,720mm107in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,642mm65in
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Rear track
1,642mm65in
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Ground clearance
144mm6in
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Trunk volume
408L
610L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
25.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh has 26 hp more than Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
1,669 kg
3,680 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
2,660 kg
5,864 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
476 hp
355 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Power
450 hp
336 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,669 kg
3,680 lb
2,660 kg
5,864 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
466 km
289 mi
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Trunk score
408 L
14.4 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

  • Is 991 kg lighter
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 91 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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