VS

Ford Ranger vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or NIO ET5?

Ford Ranger vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Ford Ranger

details

NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
details

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.

NIO ET5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,725 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 548 km more than the Ford Ranger.

ET5

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 NIO ET5 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 is barely lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 514 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 is decisively 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 £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
Ford Ranger
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

details
Ford Ranger
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.