Compare performance (292 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 41400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Ranger has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3858 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.30 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 292 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Ford Ranger performs to a small extent better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls noticeable stronger with 697 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Ford Ranger offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Ford Ranger is slightly lighter – 2082 kg compared to 2356 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Sprinter Bus barely noticeable takes the win – 1144 kg compared to 1108 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.
The Ford Ranger proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Ranger is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
37500 - 71900 £
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Price
41400 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
42 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
70 - 315 g/km
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Pickup
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
2
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Doors
2 - 4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
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Curb weight
2356 - 2559 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5370 - 5420 mm
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Length
5932 - 6967 mm
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Width
1918 - 1968 mm
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Width
1993 mm
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Height
1868 - 1922 mm
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Height
2633 - 2659 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
676 - 1108 kg
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Payload
814 - 1144 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 292 HP
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Torque
405 - 697 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
125 - 215 kW
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.