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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes T Class?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,472 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

T Class

Engine and Performance:

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 427 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 T Class is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 849 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries visibly more – 989 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger holds a decisive overall lead 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 T Class

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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 T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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