Ford Mustang vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE
Verdict
The Ford Mustang is the cheaper, simpler coupe at RM461,271, with 313 hp, 432 Nm and rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE costs RM722,888, but brings a larger 2,999 cc petrol-hybrid engine, 443 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 4.2 seconds. It is also bigger in every exterior direction and has a slightly larger 420-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, the Mustang has the lower road tax and longer warranty; the AMG CLE buys harder numbers and more hardware.
Pick the Ford Mustang if you want the lower-priced rear-wheel-drive coupe with cheaper road tax and a longer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you want the stronger, all-wheel-drive petrol-hybrid coupe with 443 hp, 650 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Mustang RM461,271; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888
- Engine and fuel: Ford Mustang 2,261 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2,999 cc petrol hybrid with 1.0 kWh battery
- Output: Ford Mustang 313 hp and 432 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp and 650 Nm
- Drivetrain: Ford Mustang rear-wheel drive with conventional automatic; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE all-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic
- Size: Ford Mustang 4,784 x 1,916 x 1,371 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4,853 x 2,042 x 1,434 mm
- Running costs: Ford Mustang road tax RM641/year and 3-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE road tax RM2,128/year and 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 461,271✓ | RM 722,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,261 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 313 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,916 mm | 2,042 mm |
| Height | 1,371 mm | 1,434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Boot space | 408 L | 420 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 641✓ | RM 2,128 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Mustang
- RM261,617 cheaper to buy
- Rear-wheel drive coupe layout
- Lower RM641 annual road tax
- Lower 313 hp and 432 Nm outputs
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Smaller 59-litre fuel tank
AMG CLE
- Much stronger 443 hp and 650 Nm
- All-wheel drive traction
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- RM261,617 higher purchase price
- RM2,128 annual road tax
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Mustang vs AMG CLE FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is stronger on paper, with 443 hp, 650 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Ford Mustang is better if price, road tax and warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE costs RM722,888, while the Ford Mustang costs RM461,271. That makes the AMG CLE RM261,617 more expensive.
Which one is cheaper to run on road tax?
The Ford Mustang has the lower annual road tax at RM641. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is RM2,128 per year, a difference of RM1,487 annually.