Compare performance (292 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 36300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes Vito Bus?
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 Vito Bus has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1195 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs clearly better – achieving up to 370 km, about 328 km more than the Ford Ranger.
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 to a small extent edge – offering 292 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Ford Ranger performs distinct better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 697 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is barely noticeable lighter – 2023 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.
When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger minimal takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 1077 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes Vito Bus shows itself to be has the upper hand and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
37500 - 71900 £
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Price
36300 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
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Electric Range
42 km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
70 - 315 g/km
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 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
8
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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
2023 - 2739 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
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Length
5370 - 5420 mm
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Width
1918 - 1968 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Height
1868 - 1922 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
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Payload
676 - 1108 kg
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Payload
726 - 1077 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, Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 292 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 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
140 km/h
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Torque
405 - 697 Nm
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Torque
330 - 500 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
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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.