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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes AMG GT?

Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

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.

Ford Transit Connect is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,700 £.

AMG GT

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 1,100 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries significantly more – 780 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 565 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT is clearly superior overall 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes AMG GT

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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