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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes EQS?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Ranger is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,477 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 878 km more than the Ford Ranger.

EQS

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 EQS offers substantially 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 EQS is considerably 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 EQS delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 103 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, Ford Ranger is marginally lighter – 2,405 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 145 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 EQS 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 £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes EQS

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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 EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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