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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes GLB – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Ford Ranger meets Mercedes GLB.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Ranger has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

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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 GLB has a minimal edge – offering 320 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls decisively stronger with 697 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 297 Nm difference.

Ranger @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is evident lighter – 1640 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 442 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger clearly takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 608 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Ranger shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,500
Ranger @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
  • Electric Range : 42 km

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 practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes GLB
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GLB @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
146 - 204 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.