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Ford Mustang Fastback
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Ford Mustang Fastback
Car A
Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang Fastback blends strong performance (450 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) with usable four-seat practicality and a 382 L trunk for road trips. It’s thirsty at 12.4 L/100 km, but around 43,000 it offers good value in its segment.
4 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety450 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG blends compact family practicality with serious performance, pairing five-seat usability and a 435 L trunk with top-tier power and brisk acceleration. It’s efficient for its class and good value among performance compacts, though FWD and modest cargo space limit winter and cargo-heavy roles.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety9.1 L/100km
Why compared alternative pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 58 / 56
City 35 / 51
Budget / value 50 / 36
Road trip 51 / 42
Performance 39 / 36
Cargo 18 / 24
Practical 40 / 36
Premium 39 / 55
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Mustang Fastback · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Mustang Fastback Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

Ford Mustang Fastback

  • 450 hp and 4.5 s 0–100 km/h deliver strong pace
  • Four seats and 382 L trunk support occasional family use and road trips
  • Signals indicate a strong standing for safety among key factors
  • Around 43,000, it represents good value in its segment

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick performance for confident passing and merges (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s).
  • Top-tier power from a 2.0L turbo (421 hp, 500 Nm) for an engaging drive.
  • Usable daily with 5 seats and a 435 L trunk for family needs.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.1 L/100 km and good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Ford Mustang Fastback if…
Lower entry price
Ford Mustang Fastback starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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