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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,253 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 328 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Vito Bus

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 moderately more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Ranger is visibly faster – 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: 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 Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 382 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries marginally more – 1,077 kg compared to 989 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
Ford Ranger
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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
45,600 - 71,900 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 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
4 - 5
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
5,370 - 5,381 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,968 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,884 - 1,922 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
676 - 989 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
210 - 292 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
491 - 697 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 - 215 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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