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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes GLE?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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Mercedes GLE

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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.

Ford Ranger is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,473 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 62 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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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 GLE 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 GLE is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers very slightly 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 GLE is only slightly lighter – 2,390 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes GLE

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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
495 - 770 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
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

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