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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes GLB?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially more efficient
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Mercedes GLB

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Mercedes GLB is somewhat cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,242 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 589 km more than the Ford Ranger.

GLB

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 GLB offers markedly 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 GLB is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.2 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.

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 GLB is noticeably lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 484 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB 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.

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Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes GLB

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 GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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