2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
