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Welcome to the Mercedes Benz X-Class Vs Ford Ranger – Raptor comparison. Apart from being direct competitors the biggest news for 2019 regarding the X-Class and Ranger is that there will be sharing designs for their next models. Currently the X-Class is based on the Nissan Navara and the Ford Ranger is based on the Mazda BT50. Understandably the X-Class is not exactly selling well around the world while the Ranger does reasonably well and just released in the US. Besides Nissan is having a lot of corporate problems as well as brand issues purely due to their joint Renault ownership or cooperation which has on the surface significantly reduced it’s reputation for reliability. That said the Mitsubishi Triton and and Nissan Navara will definitely share the same design for their next model refresh due to their corporate merger. So the class will be very interesting in the next 5 years or so.
Mercedes Benz X-Class Vs Ford Ranger – Raptor comparison: The X-Class is a nice looking ute that’s just a little to similar to the Navara for brand differentiation. At least the font end does look Mercedes like and arguably the overall design could be related to the A-Class hatch or even GLA series. The Ranger is really it’s own design with enough changes from the BT-50 but you can still tell they are related side by side. While both are ultimately conservative designs we prefer the way the X-Class looks.
Mercedes Benz X-Class Vs Ford Ranger – Raptor interior comparison: If only Mercedes Benz sold the X-Class on it’s interior design it may help sales. In the right spec and with options ticked the X-Class has the best interior in the class. The Ford Ranger has a good interior but it is quite spartan and commercial after being in a decent X-Class varian. Sure the base X-Class has a very commercial feeling interior as a base model but there are options. TheX-Class x250d Power is the mid range and best equipped with the interior package but that is still a $65,000 ute. The Ford Ranger or Raptor can never look of feel as nice as the X-Class in this model cycle.
Mercedes Benz X-Class Vs Ford Ranger – Raptor engines and technology comparison: Both Ranger – Raptor and Mazda BT-50 share the same engines like wise the X-Class and Navara. The Ranger has a set of powerful engines but the X-Class has even more. The X-Class has the edge in terms of safety due to more models having auto brakes and the superior in car entertainment.
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The winner Mercedes Benz X-Class Vs Ford Ranger – Raptor comparison is a draw. If is was purely on safety, interior, engine power and looks than the X-Class would win. The Ranger doesn’t have a technical victory apart from the off road focused Raptor variant but the X-Class trumps the Ranger -Raptor with a more powerful engine option. The Ranger – Raptor is still a good ute but against it’s under spec’d for the price compared to X-Class including the much hyped Raptor. The X-Class would have won except for it’s price tag, it costs approximately $65,000 for a X-Class with options that make it feel like a Mercedes Benz and the top range model is priced over $80,000 on the road! Likewise the top range Ranger Raptor is not worth the $80,000. Sure the mid range is where they sell most and they are priced the same hence neither one is what you can describe as a value for money purchase.
| Mercedes Benz X Class | Ford Ranger – Raptor |
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| Engines | |
| IL4 Diesel DOHC 16V DI CR Twin Turbo 2.3 Litre (2298cc) Claimed 190Kw @ 3750 RPM Claimed 550Nm @ 1500 PM |
IL5 Cylinder Diesel 3.2 Litre (3198cc) Diesel Single Turbo DOHC EFI DI CR Claimed 147Kw @ 3000 RPM Claimed 470Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| IL4 Diesel DOHC 16V DI CR Turbo 2.3 Litre (2298cc) Claimed 140Kw @ 3750 RPM Claimed 450Nm @ 1500 PM |
IL4 Cylinder Diesel Twin Turbo DI CR 2.0 Litre (1996cc) Diesel Claimed 157Kw @ 3750 RPM Claimed 500Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| 2.2 Litre (2198cc) Diesel Turbo DOHC EFI DI CR Claimed 118Kw @ 3200 RPM Claimed 385Nm @ 1600 RPM |
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| Weight | |
| From 2126 Kg Towing capacity up to 3500kg |
FROM 2000 Kg Towing capacity up to 3500kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| Up to 80 litres IL4 Turbo Diesel 7.8 lts per 100km IL4 Twin Turbo Diesel 7.9 lts per 100km |
Up to 80 litres Diesel Turno 3.2 lt 8.8 lts per 100km Diesel Twin turbo 2.0lt 8.2 lts per 100km Diesel Turno 2.2 lt 9.2 lt per 100km |
| Other specifications | |
| 6 speed manual or 6 speed Auto Overall height/width 1835/1954 Overall length/wheelbase 5254/3095 Tray L1520 x W1470 x D508 mm Total payload capability 906kg (Approx) NCAP safety rating 5/5 |
6 speed manual or 7 speed Auto Overall height/width 1839/2113 Overall length/wheelbase 5340/3150 Tray L1581 x W1560 x D475 mm Total payload capability 1021kg (Approx) |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 28′ Departure 23 Breakover 25′ Minimum ground clearance 429mm Water Fording depth 500mm Max 2WD or 4WD or AWD with Low Range |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach 30′ Departure 25′ Breakover 24′ Minimum ground clearance xxxmm Water Fording depth 600mm Max Dual range Part-time 4×4 |
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| Pricing (Dual-Cab) |
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| 2019 $52,400 – 79,415 AUD Dual Cab 4×4 2018 From 52,400 – 79,415 AUD 4×4 Dual Cab 4WD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc… |
2018 Approx $50,400 – 74,390 AUD 4×4 Dual Cab *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc… |