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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,718 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 46 km more than the Ford Ranger.

A Class Saloon

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 A Class Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers markedly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 955 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 499 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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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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The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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