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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes A Class?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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Mercedes A Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 43 km more than the Ford Ranger.

A Class

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 Mercedes A Class offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 197 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 965 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 504 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is decisively ahead 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes A Class

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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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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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