Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Ford Mustang Comparison

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz
    C-Class
    vs
    2025 Ford
    Mustang
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L - 66L
    75 to 653 km
    61L
    573 to 830 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $87,800 - $193,100
    $64,990 - $87,667
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks
    • High-end display tech
    • Comfortable, effortless drive
    Misses
    • Pricey, even before options
    • Ridiculous service pricing
    • Limited choice
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
    • Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
    • Still a relative performance car bargain
    Misses
    • Automatic has too many gears
    • Squeaky optional Recaro seats
    • Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes

    Colours Available

    The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • High-Tech Silver metallic
    • Opalite White metallic
    • Hyacinth Red metallic
    • Obsidian Black metallic
    • Graphite grey metallic
    • Mojave Silver metallic
    • Cavansite Blue metallic
    • Selenite Grey metallic
    • Polar White

    Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:

    • Shadow Black
    • Vapour Blue
    • Atlas Blue
    • Grabber Blue
    • Dark Matter Grey
    • Carbonised Grey
    • Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
    • Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
    • Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
    • Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBOGASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT
    Size (cc)
    1496 - 19992300 - 5038
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L5.0L, 2.3L
    Cylinders
    48, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    150kW - 500kW232kW - 347kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 67505500 - 7250
    Torque
    300Nm - 1020Nm475Nm - 550Nm
    Torque RPM
    1800 - 50003000 - 4750
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
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