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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG blends serious performance with everyday usability, pairing 421 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s with five seats and a 370 L trunk. It’s efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and represents good value in its segment.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100km
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Car B
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a performance-first 4-seater with a supercharged V8 delivering 0–100 km/h in 3.5 s and a 290 km/h top speed. It pairs extreme pace with enough space for short road trips, but efficiency and city suitability are not its strengths.
4 seatsCoupeGasoline4-star safety760 hp
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Usage fit

Family 47 / 40
City 39 / 15
Budget / value 51 / 39
Road trip 41 / 47
Performance 42 / 58
Cargo 20 / 20
Practical 31 / 26
Premium 55 / 48
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG · Orange = Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s) for performance thrills
  • Strong output (421 hp, 500 Nm) for confident passing and on-ramps
  • Five seats and a 370 L trunk make it workable for compact family duty
  • Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and good value in its segment

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

  • Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.5 s and 290 km/h top speed.
  • Supercharged V8 with 760 hp and 847 Nm for immediate thrust.
  • Four seats and a 404 L trunk support weekend road trips.
  • Delivers strong performance for the price (70,000); good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG uses 7.3 L/100km vs 13.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 if…
More power
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 puts out 760 hp vs 421 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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