Compare performance (281 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
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.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,629 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 726 km more than the Ford Ranger.
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 CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers visibly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 182 Nm more.
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 CLA Shooting Brake is significantly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 529 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Pickup
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,918 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
240 - 281 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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