Ford Mustang Convertible (1964 – 1973) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1961 – 1971): specs compared
Both offer around 203 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 145 km/h. The Ford Mustang Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,243 kg against 1,410 kg. At 4,905 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 145 mm longer than the Ford Mustang Convertible. The Ford Mustang Convertible dates from 1964 – 1973, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors from 1961 – 1971.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang Convertible
1964 – 1973
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1961 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1973 | 1961 – 1971 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 203 hp | 120 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 382 Nm | 192 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 s | 9.0 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h | 171 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,610 – 4,760 mm | 4,879 – 4,905 mm |
| Width | 1,730 – 1,821 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,298 – 1,308 mm | 1,394 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,243 – 1,512 kg | 1,410 – 1,650 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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