Car comparison

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53

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

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Ford Mustang VII

Dark Horse 5.0 V8

453 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023

AMG GLE 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    453 hp
    338 kW
  • Lightest
    1,762 kg
    3,885 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
453hp338kW
435hp324kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,762kg3,885lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,819mm190in
4,944mm195in
Width
1,917mm75in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,719mm107in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,595mm63in
1,681mm66in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,726mm68in
Trunk volume
381L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,790L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank-
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
435 hp
324 kW

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,762 kg
3,885 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
2,300 kg
5,071 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 535.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 1.5 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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
435 hp
324 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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,944 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
453 hp
338 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,762 kg
3,885 lb
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,944 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
-
810 km
503 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleFord Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 538 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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