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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes EQS?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
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Mercedes EQS

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

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 67,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,607 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers considerably more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 518 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS 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 £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes EQS

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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