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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Vito Bus - Differences and prices compared

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?

Ford Ranger

Mercedes Vito Bus

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 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.

Vito Bus

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 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.

Ranger

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 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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes Vito Bus

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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 Vito Bus

The 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.

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Ford Ranger
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
0 - 228 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
8
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
726 - 1077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.