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Ford Transit Courier vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Mercedes G-Class?

Ford Transit Courier vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

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 Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,935 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is substantially more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 10.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 154 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

G-Class

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 G-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 469 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 874 Nm more.

Transit Courier

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, Ford Transit Courier is significantly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,107 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries only slightly more – 715 kg compared to 701 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

The Ford Transit Courier is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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