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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially 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:

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,769 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers somewhat more torque with 697 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 137 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 554 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly 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.

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
Mercedes CLE Convertible

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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 CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

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