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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes V Class?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Mercedes V Class

  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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 V Class is barely cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 275 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

V 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 Ford Ranger offers a bit more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers visibly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 197 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: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is barely lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries very slightly more – 989 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 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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