2024 Ford Mustang vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Mustang

2024 Ford
Mustang

MSRP*: $40,020 to $52,880
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLE 300

MSRP*: $64,350
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MPG - City 22 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 315-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 480-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 315 - 480 hp 255 hp
Exterior Length 189.4 in 191.0 in
Exterior Width 75.4 in 73.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 29.2 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 34.2 in
Head Room Front 37.6 in
Rear 35.7 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 than the Ford Mustang, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Ford Mustang and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Mustang as you will with the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Ford Mustang is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Mustang is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Mustang takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Handling
The Ford Mustang has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Mustang is somewhat more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Ford Mustang transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Ford Mustang and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.