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Ford Ranger vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or McLaren GT Series?

Ford Ranger vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

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 Ranger is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 127,275 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers only slightly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 67 Nm more.

Ranger

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: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is clearly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 885 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
McLaren GT Series

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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Ford Ranger
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
McLaren
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