2026 Ford Mustang vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wins clearly, 93.6 to 81.8, 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 E-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the E350, i…
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class wins clearly, 93.6 to 81.8, on safety. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Mustangoverall 81.8 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Classoverall 93.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 97.6 | 91.5 |
| Safetyw 4 | 70 | 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 | 81.8 | 93.6 |
Ford Mustang: model-level data · Mercedes-Benz E-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 E-Class
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Mustang | E350 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,750 |
| 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 E-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wins clearly, 93.6 to 81.8, on safety. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class scores 93.6 and the 2026 Ford Mustang 81.8. 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 E-Class?
2026 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls. 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-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.