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Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus Turnier or Mercedes GLS?

Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Ford Focus Turnier

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Focus Turnier

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Focus Turnier is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus Turnier uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

GLS

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 Mercedes GLS offers visibly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Ford Focus Turnier takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Focus Turnier

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus Turnier is significantly lighter – 1,413 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,167 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers substantially more boot space – 635 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries markedly more – 820 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus Turnier holds a decisive 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 £28,500
Focus Turnier

Ford Focus Turnier

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes GLS

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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 183 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
523 - 557 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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