Compare Mercedes C-Class Coupe C204 vs Mercedes CLK C209 facelift vs Ford Mustang 5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C204 Coupe (2011-2015)

Mercedes-Benz CLK C209 facelift Coupe (2005-2009)

Ford Mustang 5 (S197) Sports Car (2004-2014)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Ford | Cars

Variants

C 180

C 180 AT

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY AT

C 200

C 200 AT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI AT

C 250 AT

C 250 CDI

C 250 CDI AT

C 350 AT

C 63 AMG

C 63 AMG Black Series

C 63 AMG Edition 507

C 63 AMG Performance

CLK 63 AMG

CLK 200 Kompressor 163

CLK 200 Kompressor 184

CLK 200 Kompressor 184 AT

CLK 220 CDI

CLK 220 CDI AT

CLK 280

CLK 280 AT

CLK 320 CDI

CLK 320 CDI AT

CLK 350 AT

CLK 500 M113 AT

CLK 500 M273 AT

3.7

3.7 AT

4.0

4.0 AT

GT 4.6

GT 4.6 AT

Shelby GT500 5.4 540

Shelby GT500 5.4 500

Shelby GT500 5.8

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

450 L / 15.9 cu-ft

435 L / 15.4 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Solid axle

Turning Circle

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Body Style

2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height

1406 mm / 55.4 in

Size | Length

4652 mm / 183.1 in

Size | Width

1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1549.0 mm / 61.0 in

Track Width | Rear

1552.0 mm / 61.1 in

Wheelbase

2760 mm / 108.7 in

2715 mm / 106.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.28

0.35

Towing Capacity

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score

75%

79%

75%

Pros

Several versions of the NA C63 AMG
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Rather robust drivetrain

Overall good styling
Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Robust drivetrain

Superb exterior styling
Great V8 choices
Manual widely available
Front-engine, RWD

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Lower grade of build than the CLK

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Basic suspension setup

Price

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