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Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Ford Ranger vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably 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 Vito Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 432 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Vito Transporter

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 slightly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

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:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 489 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries a bit more – 989 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter comes out modestly ahead 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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