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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes V Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 48200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes V Class?

Ford Ranger

Mercedes V Class

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

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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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 10639 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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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 Ford Ranger has a slightly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls distinct stronger with 697 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm difference.

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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: Mercedes V Class offers somewhat more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Ranger is slight lighter – 2082 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger a bit takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £37,500
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Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
  • 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
48200 - 83300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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