2026 Ford Mustang vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class wins clearly, 92.8 to 76.5, on safety. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range.
2026 Ford Mustang
The 2026 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Mustang, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combin…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CLE300 4matic (Coupe), i…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class wins clearly, 92.8 to 76.5, on safety. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Mustangoverall 76.5 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classoverall 92.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98.8 | 89.5 |
| Safetyw 4 | 59.8 | 95.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 76.5 | 92.8 |
Ford Mustang: model-level data · Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Mustang
Top recalls
- criticalEngine25V828000 · 6 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V547000 · 148,663 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles
- highVisibility26V418000 · 67,842 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V205000 · 278 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Mustang | CLE300 4matic (Coupe) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford Mustang or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class wins clearly, 92.8 to 76.5, on safety. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class scores 92.8 and the 2026 Ford Mustang 76.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Ford Mustang or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
2026 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.