Car A
Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d
An electric, front-wheel-drive five-seater that blends strong performance with everyday usability. Best for city driving with enough range for occasional road trips and good value in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d
Coupe · Electric · FWD
vs
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
Coupe · Gasoline
Car B
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 blends serious V8 performance with enough space for road-trip duty. It’s rapid and engaging, but thirsty and less at ease in city or cargo-heavy use.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
40
/
45
City
58
/
15
Budget / value
46
/
42
Road trip
45
/
51
Performance
33
/
47
Cargo
22
/
18
Practical
27
/
24
Premium
51
/
44
Winter
26
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d · Orange = Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d
- Brisk acceleration and strong power make commuting and passing easy.
- Around 400 km electric range suits city weeks and weekend getaways.
- Five seats and a 400 L trunk offer everyday practicality.
- Priced around 55,000, it represents good value in its segment for the capability.
- Front-wheel drive and weak winter-driving signals may not suit harsh climates.
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy routines or bulky gear.
- As an EV, reliable charging access and planning are required.
- The 55,000 price may stretch tighter budgets.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
- Explosive performance: 526 hp V8 with 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s
- Usable for road trips with 4 seats and a 382 L trunk
- Strong horsepower and solid safety ranking signals
- Good value in its segment at a 59,000 price point
- High fuel consumption at 13.7 L/100 km combined
- Weak signal for city driving; better on open roads
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy needs despite the decent trunk
- Only 4 seats, limiting everyday family flexibility
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 if…
More power
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 puts out 526 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.