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Ford Ranger vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 110,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Lexus LM?

Ford Ranger vs Lexus LM: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Lexus LM

  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Ranger is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,703 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

LM

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers noticeably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LM is barely lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 454 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Lexus LM

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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Ford Ranger
Lexus LM

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
525 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
206 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
152 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lexus
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