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Ford Bronco vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mercedes V Class?

Ford Bronco vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes V Class

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes V Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,078 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Bronco offers markedly more power – delivering 335 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Bronco is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers slightly more torque with 563 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 63 Nm more.

Bronco

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is barely lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 497 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class holds a solid overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Ford Bronco
Mercedes V Class

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Ford Bronco
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
563 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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