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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • marginally cheaper
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

Ford Ranger is marginally cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 67 km more than the Ford Ranger.

E Class Wagon

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 E Class Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 53 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is markedly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries visibly more – 989 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes E Class Wagon

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 E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 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, B, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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