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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes S-Class?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably cheaper
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Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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 S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 76 km more than the Ford Ranger.

S-Class

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 S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 153 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, Mercedes S-Class is slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries noticeably more – 989 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 329 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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