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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes C Class Sedan comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes C Class Sedan?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes C Class Sedan: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • 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 C Class Sedan is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Sedan with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Ranger offers significantly more range – reaching up to 42 km, about 31 km more than the Mercedes C Class Sedan.

C Class Sedan

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 Mercedes C Class Sedan offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Sedan delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 323 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 C Class Sedan is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 419 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,300
C Class Sedan

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes C Class Sedan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 C Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes C Class Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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