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Ford Transit Courier vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or Mercedes GLS?

Ford Transit Courier vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,007 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is considerably lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,202 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries a bit more – 820 kg compared to 701 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier holds a decisive overall lead 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
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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