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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes G Class?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes G Class

  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 437 km more than the Ford Ranger.

G Class

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 G Class offers substantially more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 324 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is considerably 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 Mercedes G Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 467 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, Ford Ranger is barely lighter – 2,405 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries markedly more – 989 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class 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 £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes G Class

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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 G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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