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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes SL Class?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Ranger is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Ranger offers significantly more range – reaching up to 42 km, about 30 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 535 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 723 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 614 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is decisively ahead 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
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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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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