Compare: Ford Mustang 2017 Fastback 526 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Station wagon (estate) 408 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Mustang

CLS

Generation

Mustang VI (facelift 2017)

CLS Shooting Brake (X218, facelift 2014)

Modification (Engine)

Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (526 Hp)

CLS 500 V8 (408 Hp) 9G-TRONIC 4MATIC

Start of production

2017

2015

End of production

2020

2018

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Fastback

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.8 l/100 km

12.7-12.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.2 l/100 km

7.5-7.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.7 l/100 km

9.3-9.6 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

219-225 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 6

Weight-to-power ratio

3.2 kg/Hp, 308.3 Hp/tonne

4.7 kg/Hp, 211.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.9 kg/Nm, 341.1 Nm/tonne

3.2 kg/Nm, 310.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

526 Hp @ 7500 rpm.

408 Hp @ 5000-5750 rpm.

Power per litre

101.9 Hp/l

87.5 Hp/l

Torque

582 Nm @ 4750 rpm.

600 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 278.922

Engine displacement

5162 cm³

4663 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm

92.9 mm

Piston Stroke

93 mm

86 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

14.4 l

12.3 l

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1706 kg

1930 kg

Max. weight

2530 kg

Max load

600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

382 l

590 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1550 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

80 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4816 mm

4953 mm

Width

1915 mm

1881 mm

Width with mirrors folded

1956 mm

Width including mirrors

2080 mm

2075 mm

Height

1377 mm

1419 mm

Wheelbase

2720 mm

2874 mm

Front track

1608 mm

1596 mm

Rear (Back) track

1618 mm

1629 mm

Front overhang

898 mm

Rear overhang

1181 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.3

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.53 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 TREMEC gears, manual transmission

9 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

255/40 R18

Wheel rim size

10.5J x 19; 11J x 19