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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Ranger is slightly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,046 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 Ford Ranger offers somewhat more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers noticeably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Ranger is very slightly lighter – 2,405 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries markedly more – 989 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 339 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes Marco Polo

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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 Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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