Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450vsFord Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Ford Mustang VII Convertible

GT 5.0 V8

446 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    446 hp
    333 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,801 kg
    3,971 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
381hp284kW
446hp333kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,801kg3,971lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
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Trunk volume
295L
310L
Max trunk volume
385L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
17.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW

Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8 has 65 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
1,801 kg
3,971 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4504.7 s
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V85.0 s

Although Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8: 3.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
446 hp
333 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,801 kg
3,971 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
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Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 204 kg lighter
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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