2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (414 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CLS | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |