Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1964 – 1981) vs Ford Mustang (1964 – 1966): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 208 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 154 km/h. The Ford Mustang uses less fuel, from 13.8 L/100 km against 17.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 2,475 kg. At 5,540 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 920 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1964 – 1981
|
Ford
Mustang
1964 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1981 | 1964 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 100 – 208 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 212 – 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s | 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,540 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,951 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,743 – 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,475 kg | 995 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.