Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Coupe · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

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

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 is a premium 5-seater that blends strong performance (0–100 km/h in 5.0 s) with a useful 520‑liter trunk for road trips and growing families. Less ideal for city-focused efficiency due to its petrol powertrain and performance bias.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100km

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Usage fit

Family 40 / 44

City 15 / 22

Budget / value 39 / 29

Road trip 47 / 59

Performance 58 / 42

Cargo 20 / 29

Practical 26 / 23

Premium 48 / 64

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons