2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak v Mercedes-Benz X-Class comparison review

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The king of our recent Dual-Cab Ute Mega Test takes on the newcomer, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. Watch Trent and Paul put these two big utes through their paces.
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[@Milwaukeelors]

Today I test drove a Hilux, then navara(felt like a sedan) Triton(felt like an SUV), then Dmax (felt like a suv) then the ranger(felt like a truck). I fix and rebuild engines for hobby and when I was done testing I bought the wildtrak limited edition 4x4. Hilux is stolen easily in Malaysia and driven to Thailand. I love the ranger good job Ford.

[@firdaustalukder3328]

are u sure i love ranger buttt i also like hilux what do u think i should buy i use a lot of heavy things on the bed

[@samroberts8365]

I just bought a wildtrak x special edition. I've owned fords all my life and my step dad has had f100-f250 all my childhood life. Best thing about fords is the comfort. Always a comfy ride.

[@danovido8946]

Nice video; you work well together and breakdown the data between the two trucks nicely! Cheers!

[@boybuyo83]

You can't beat the legend. Loves from Malaysia😍

[@Cruelaid]

About time someone had the balls to remove the low end fleet sales data and talk abt it.

[@spicyF1]

im not from Australia but what is the low end fleet sales

[@claudiomunoz471]

Narendra Rajcoomar it's like the really base models that are cheap and are sold in large quantities at lower prices and used as workhorses for a company

[@wax333]

likely triton or navara around 30k drive away proberly cheaper

[@wax333]

fukthegoog in nz the dealers pre Register the vehicles on their lot to drive up the sales figures

[@ehupnowthen]

I have had 3 Hilux invincibles..this year i changed to the Wildtrak best thing i have done its incredible..much better in every way..The new Hilux looks like a boat its a shocking design...put me off. I love the Wildtrak

[@gutadin5]

How's your Ranger wildtrak now, is it still reliable ?

[@eur1163]

@@gutadin5 pretty sure 3 yrs won't wore it

[@Gnarloo]

How does it look like a boat..

[@Gnarloo]

What fucking boats are u driving

[@michaellloyd8504]

They don't have a good track record for reliability over time

[@dynamitejimmy95]

Very good review makes a change to have people talk about the weak points as much as strong points which is what the public need

[@erliebernardo8144]

Ill put my money on Ford Ranger! No competition at all. Mercedez doesnt have the credibility over this segment yet yet its so expensive . Not even a fan on how it looks.

[@JOlsson01]

Why not load them up with 600kg in the tray and see how they handle? That used to be Nissan's weak point.

[@pheonixfps9248]

Mai-Lien Olsson still is. X class is no better.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Because as they said most buyers will be using them unloaded.

[@fawlty1000]

Rob G have you tried both.?

[@pheonixfps9248]

Barry Kilkelly yeah mate, and work on them.

[@mabutoo]

I 100% agree. These are pickup trucks and should be tested as such.

[@LUNITICWILL]

Hello. Just an American passing through. Nice video on our beloved Ranger.

[@andrewbulle4420]

Great reviews Guys.Keep it up

[@joevella2854]

In my experience I have a ranger xlt tows a 2.6 ton van no problem best ute I have owned well done for R&D love my Ranger.

[@denzel1508]

We aren't going to witness an all around Mercedes Ute until after a decade of Merc mud trails... impressed to see them getting they're flaps muddy to start!!!!

[@PaulsMedia2024]

I don't understand that at this price point you didn't include the V6 Amarok. WHY?

[@kiriupipe]

I wonder how the Mercedes Benz X350D would have fared with the Ford Ranger Wildtrack. I believe that was a better comparison, range topper for both vehicle makes. And while we're at it, throw in the VW Amarok V6

[@rong3194]

I am in Idaho, and will be looking at the US Ranger next yurear when Ford finally let's us buy one. Currently driving 2003 Ranger with 152,000 miles on it. Only thing it needed was an alignment after 146,000 miles, and brakes and tires. Love my little Ranger.

[@danielv3281]

This was a great review. Trent and Paul make an awesome team. More of these 2 together!

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks!

[@stuartfarrow2338]

I'm just waiting for the X350D to come out so I can see some road tests on that.

[@rsoul7282]

I don’t know why you guys complain about the storage in the Mercedes so much, the driver will always have their handbag for that.

[@jordanl9861]

yes, phone storage isn't that important..both male & female drivers got their handbags for that😁

[@umichguy0791]

Haha! Reminds me of this scene: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5i0dXSBqLSbY68

[@gerritramet4841]

R Soul 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👊🏻

[@carlitostube1970]

jajaja , their handbag ............ jajajajajjajajajjajajajajajjaj

[@JackDanielsCHS08]

I'd go with Ranger even though I'm not too keen on Ford. Already comes with somewhat decent tires to go off the beaten path and has a rear locker. Unfortunately we don't get either, although the Ranger is coming to the US.

[@johnnyhicks1736]

9:31 "leaf springs give you superior load carrying capacity" ford (leaf springs) max payload of 907kg. Merc (coil springs) 1021kg

[@guillermocesarganem5532]

You should see "La Chata Solidaria". They deliver food in parts of Argentina no one could ever get. They go in Ford Rangers. The fact that Ford says the max payload is 900kg does not mean it cannot carry more. And I know for a fact that you could easily carry more than 1.5 ton and the ranger will be more than happy.

[@mustafa.d7488]

I really liked this review simply because of no phone storage room.

[@claytoncristoffanini756]

Mustafa. D i totally agree

[@soulofnature6537]

They make such a big deal out of it lol its funny, amazon 20 $ and get your self holder for a phone simple, what is next they might say ford better cause it got a place for a phone lol, reality fact ford will never beat Toyota or Mercedes reliability more comfort more tech more style, american junk/trash only good at rusting fast and break down too much for the high price.

[@johnneville3059]

I just watched a comparison between the VW Amarok and the Ford Ranger Wildtrack, the wildtrack has the optional 2litre bi turbo engine with 10 speed auto, for me i would stay with the 3.25 cylinder engine, personal choice. the presenter raved about the Amarok, power of a v6 all wheel drive and bigger vehicle, one thing he forgot to mention, reliability, second thing he forgot was runnining cost, next was safety features, he did mention the lack of airbags in the Amarok, on road stability control, etc in the Ranger, it will be interesting to see what the Amarok will be like with 100.000km on the clock compared to the Ranger, my money is strongly on the Ranger.

[@user-gy3te2tu8x]

Here in South Africa you can't blink in the road without a Ranger passing by....not that I'm complaining, I love this beauty. The Mercedes X is not here yet, maybe it will do well too. But at the moment the Ford Ranger is still just owning it.

[@TheJoeMB]

In Kenya the Ranger Wildtrack costs the equivalent of 93K AUD.

[@Phil-ud2vv]

I'd like to know where the fuel economy figures are sourced for the ranger , I have a MY 17 XLT and can't get under 10

[@Abu7929]

I'm afraid small things, such as storage and cup holders, are big deal, atleast it is when you're spending 60 grand. If it's annoying every time you jump in the car because you have nowhere to sensibly put everything it's not going to be a very fun experience. I love my Hilux for more reasons than 1, but the thing has cup holders up the arse. They have thought of everything, cooler box, usb's, adjustable steering wheel, even a notch cut out of the lid on the centre console.

[@nelakaly5332]

Did Toyota think of ....dpf..dust passing air filter...MOOSE fail test.

[@paulm5817]

good review. none of them are perfect and the Merc is no exception.

[@martinmynhardt7382]

Had my x-class 250d power for a year now............wait for it..............love it! Won't buy anything else again.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

I just tested a few pickups, for a laugh i tested the x350d......... I've now got the problem of paying for one, more expensive but loved it!

[@rideswithhoover9789]

Hi guys great review but , with coils all around you can get more weight on them then leaf springs on the back . If they are set up right .

[@amandabooysen1872]

what do you guys think of the new merc bens your honesty i think it looks okay but the engine are not really that powerful for me

[@fayco1]

WOW I’ve never seen a new ford ranger and I absolutely love it!! How come I haven’t seen it in Cali??

[@benhuang2773]

Because it's taking a long time for that vehicle to come to the USA.

[@trezythirdy3527]

You should try a payload and towing competition.their are still business people who use pickup as a hard workhorse. I'm waiting for it.😊

[@justathought2519]

Would have loved a mention about progress (or lack of it!!) regarding the fire risk of the Ranger DPF.

[@miloraca]

Justathought the issue was corrected months ago,apparently a bash plate was installed incorrectly and scooped dry grass near the exhaust, simple but disastrous at the same time and nothing to do with reliability

[@FederalNetwork]

cant wait for new ranger with 10 speed

[@Stura_tv]

The vw could do so much better if they just addressed the safety issue, but you guys got it, ranger xlt for the win

[@Stura_tv]

yeah thats true, but times have changed, we grew up driving on the back of a UTE, now days your expected to be buckled in...

[@g4rn4r14]

Dodgy orange? I love my orange wildtrak. The colour looks great clean in the sun. I also love the black interior roof and a/b pillars, one thing that the merc doesnt have and lets down the interior.

[@davidhamilton506]

I do agree that the new Ranger Wildtrack with it's 10 speed tranny and new biturbo engine is a big improvement over the outgoing model. The good news is, the new keyless entry and push button start. The only thing that irks me is that they still retain out modded taillights, using tungsten globes. Why?. LEDs have been around now for some time, and have proved themselves to be far more effective in their operation, especially in absolute low current drain, and the instant on/off characteristic about them. Instead Ford have stuck with the old lighting system for the rear. Why couldn't they go with the North American Spec of an all LED arrangement, as it's light years (pun intended), ahead of tungsten globes. For the top Spec model, surely LED headlights/taillights, should be included, with an electric glass Sunroof as maybe an option. Come on Ford, my money is burning a hole in my pocket... Apologies as to the way the text has appeared here. I had written it into a Toyota review, and fortunately picked it up before posting, so copied it, and pasted it to here and the above is the result. Tried backspacing lines of text to line up correctly, but upon posting, it reverted back to what you see here. Cheers...

[@user-tl1em3pp1k]

Anyone had problems with ranger 3.2 wildtrak? I am thinking of buying it...what fuel consumption you get?

[@stevewally7667]

I own a wildtrak, never been in other trucks. but I'm happy with it

[@UnderWarranty]

I've been in the merc and amarok, the wildtrak is the best.

[@okristijan1989]

A vidi zemljaka 😁

[@mareurma7602]

great video!

[@Bembo985]

They kept banging on about the x class suffering from being able to lug less than the ranger, but at the start of the video they said the x-class has a payload over a tonne yet the ranger was below a tonne. That doesn’t sound worse to me. It’d be the merc for me, but with the v6. A merc engine with change it heaps and the full time 4matic would better it as well.

[@sumit_john]

Damon Goodyer the X-Class rear end is based on the Navaras which drop considerably when loaded beyond 400 kg. This reduces the weight acting on the front steering axle.

[@Bembo985]

Then why not make this distinction in the max weights, rather than just posting an unrealistic hypothetical calculation. It seems rather misleading. Thank you for the distinction though.

[@toryhands5239]

Towing capacity is less ya muppet

[@DiscoFang]

Tory Hands On what planet do you live where 3500kg is less than 3500kg?

[@trezythirdy3527]

I think the Ford ranger has 1000kg max payload.

[@eljayy91]

I honestly don’t see any justification on purchasing an X-Class over a Ranger. The Ranger is just more practical, user friendly, a beast and in my opinion, more bang for your buck. I mean come on, hardly any storage in a dual cab ute?! X-Class is just a glossy Navara for people to show off the badge. Nothing more.

[@aotmikasa8220]

added and enhanced wank factor, it's in the brochure

[@kungisv175]

Finally the day has come!!!

[@sumit_john]

You mentioned that the x class is 250mm wider than the ranger. That’s not true, it’s only about 60mm wider wheel to wheel

[@jankotze1912]

Just a show of trust in one's product, in South Africa where the ute's as just as popular as in Australia the Merc has the best warranty of them all...

[@trumpaustralia2189]

Mercedes-Benz X-Class is coming out with the 350d early next year... wait for that : )

[@samg8388]

Done

[@Baksis1]

Where are you putting the phone then?

[@fukkyoutube]

im not from Australia can someone inform me they look very similar are these both on the same chassis

[@GelsonMwale]

Thank you for this. I am now down to the Amarok and the Ranger

[@Drivecomau]

No worries!

[@johnny5s594]

First that alien hover thing in the x class is for the enfotanment screen 2.At this point you’ve added the Amerok and the Nivara in the comp 3. X Class wallet in pocket keys in pocket or cup holder mobile other seat and coffee in cup holder.I personally think that the X class is better

[@joshuamoore24_7]

Can you give us a review update video of these trucks? A five year or 100,00+ miles review.

[@akatuksta]

OK So now that they say it based on the Navara...what will they call it if they decide to do a performance package?? AMG or Nismo..... *Just thinking

[@123456789ronaldo]

People are paying for merc styling. Like they said, skin deep. Buying this merc is like marrying a stripper. Ford for the win

[@ddaggy]

what does that mean ?

[@123456789ronaldo]

C August , well said my friend. A perfect explanation 😁👍

[@raadyusuf6763]

Marry the Ford that's all I'm saying hahahah

[@aussieaussieaussieoioioi9135]

C August 😂😂😂😂😂👌🏽⚡️perfect explanation.. had me in proper tangles🔥⚡️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juz882010]

your joking right? the ford is using ancient drum brakes still..

[@rosstuck3927]

Wildtrak of course and you guys did not mention the rolltop is standard. Merc, no tray cover for security. More to spend.

[@raadyusuf6763]

I would take the Ford anyday. It's cheaper, reliable, perfect family car, and yes it indeed has more room than the X Class

[@theronnelson7356]

Great that was interesting thank you

[@european1114]

Do you guys have Croatian background? Or any another country from ex Yugoslavia?

[@bmkolb]

Ranger plant will be moving to the United States sometime they are also closing a bunch of plants due to cars will be eliminated for most part.

[@Danielmsolis]

Australia not use daytime running lights?

[@thecman26]

I like the Ford, since it has 4 megaphlips more power than the other ones!

[@JR-fi1cq]

I dont believe when they said the payload is just one ton bcz the ranger uses lift spring and lift springs could handle more weight than coil springs, Ford said that payload is 2.5 tons but for me ill pick the ranger cuz more capable and it is specifically built for its purpose bcz of its capabilities

[@dibgee2641]

Excellent review

[@yvsevyse4562]

I think the space and comfort, plus the price, makes the ranger the winner. Imo.

[@ubdkd]

Why can't I have a 250kw+ sub 6 second dual cab? Is it that hard?

[@pronessguy4567]

ubdkd get the Silverado when it comes out then

[@leeting8590]

Why don't they ever talk about durability in drivetrain, engine, cabin materials. Servicing costs and replacement parts. Load carrying, brakes etc. Does it break easily when your giving it a good thrashing through the high country. Lol. Or how many front cv's and drive shafts should u take with you. Does the water drain out of the cabin well after a river crossing or deep bog hole. What is the suspension travel and articulation numbers. If you are buying one of these you would consider all these factors. Thats why I bought a 70 series.

[@andrewcunnison6975]

The Ford! You guys have have the chance to test the F-150?

[@chikomomayumbelo703]

What city do you drive in? It looks good

[@JohnLemon48]

Wish this was a thing in the us but it’s gonna be back in 2019

[@pitbul66ty25]

I love the ranger . The mercedes bakkie is too expensive

[@benr7774]

Did you review the x350d

[@Davido50]

Ford trucks all the way! Can't go wrong mate.

[@kassvv4232]

Excellent review, subscribe

[@dyllan_daley8896]

Do a d40 2010 Nissan Navara vs the Holden Colorado

[@DaytonaDays]

Ranger all day

[@GTouch25]

Those Rangers are all over the place now! My kids even want me to buy one as they think its the coolest car around!

[@weaselman24]

Mercedes Benz ute... Coming to a gym carpark near you. Also does that mean it's a merc with a Renault engine? Great combo...

[@tomkara7188]

So you are testing ute's but decide to wear a Breitling Trent. Nice watch ;-)

[@IsaacLoven]

So one has radar cruise-RC but not autonomous emergency breaking AEB? The other has AEB but not RC? For $60k+ in 2018 that is not good enough!

[@NicoSchurr]

The X Class is a pretty cool car but the fact that they didn't entirely do it themselves kills it. All the Issues you pointed out and some more like the already (for a mercedes) pretty old infotainment can be traced back to their inability to change something about the basis

[@premiercconstruction]

Yup the Ford looks way better and more reliable

[@justinkarl5293]

premiercconstruction yeah untill the thermo stat goes then when changing oil gets a air lock An blows the motor after 1 min

[@Bamwich]

Not in Australia they're not. Theres a recall on the Ranger.. they have many many issues in fords service bulletin, where as the Navara has a leaky transmission.

[@raadyusuf6763]

Bamwich I wouldn't be saying this since it's a top seller car here

[@richardpouzyr9073]

I like the look of the mercedes more, but i think the ranger is used for more work.

[@Bamwich]

@@richardpouzyr9073 the merc can fit an Australian pallet. Like I was saying, in Australia, Ford have a rep for being poorly made/engineered cars and it seems the Ranger is no exception. People still buy them cause they look good. On top of this if you really wanted the "work horse", you would just get the Mazda variant of the Ranger, the BT-50.

[@ManualSoap]

Can’t wait for the ranger to come back to America

[@jeetanandnunkoo7366]

Please add an off-road review as well. They are 4x4 afterall.

[@devonmohammed8886]

Hey guys great reviews i totally agree with the final pick, the ford ranger wildtrak . I own one and its a perfect balance between luxury and work vehicle

[@tommybradbury8469]

Litres per 100km?! Living in the U.K. I've heard miles per gallon all my life so that caught me well off guard

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Yeah, same as the ranger is developed and tested on roads in oz, where are the road like that in the UK that aren't covered in speed humps or pot holes.

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Why is there such a big plastic part where the rear view mirror is??

[@dylnbxtr]

You misspelt Mercedes Navara....

[@UnderWarranty]

When I first saw that merc, I thought it was a dacia

[@turbosack695]

4:40 In the mercedes, there is storage in the back, there is like a bag on the seats.

[@princeshabangu7109]

I love the Ford Ranger

[@keloduma]

Australia is so similar to South Africa Even when it comes to the sales of the Hilux and the Ranger.

[@ant208]

Navara and Rangers looks better, drives smoother and more economically. Hilux runs on reputation

[@igoravonich2013]

ANT wdym

[@nationalcitysycho]

DUDE THIS FUKIN RANGER HAS ALOT OF TOWING POWER ALMOST 8000LBS ..FUKIN BEAST!

[@bentleyoliver1019]

First of all I don't understand why you guys kept saying the rangers leaf springs mean more load carrying when they have the same towing capacity and the x class can hold more in the tray? Secondly why does everyone have this preconceived idea that coil springs handle better than leaf springs based entirely on the fact one is a leaf spring the other is a coil spring, rather considering the quality of the dampers or the design of the suspension system. They both do the same thing at the end of the day which is deform under load and spring back The reason the x class let you down in terms of handling is because it still has a giant unsprung weight that being the big solid axle under it. If it was irs then it would handle better, you can put the best springs and shocks under it but having a big solid axle it's never going to feel like an IRS SUV. Other things that have a huge impact on rear end ride/handling are things like the geometry of the Mercedes rear suspension and the tuning of the shocks. In the ranger little things like shackle angles, leaf pack configurations (load leafs etc) and shocks can make all the difference between something that drives like a truck and something that is nice to drive, but just simply saying the coil springs are better than the leaf springs is only really a half truth.

[@sammyboland1761]

These two men are so funny. Best review, couldn't be more unbias..

[@dushyantsingh9161]

Why an XLT over the Wildtrak??

[@chikomomayumbelo703]

Cars in Australia are right hand cars?

[@justinpalmer8817]

Priced a Merc up yesterday (10/7/18) and was $82,000. Was just bored at the dealership waiting for trucks parts (Daimler trucks has Merc cars and trucks all together). So glad I have my Ranger. Cheaper, better engine, you don't look like a douche like you would with the Merc, and all the options on the Merc come standard on the Ranger. Only thing I liked about the Merc were the air con vents in the back. Something my daughter wished the Ranger had.

[@chrisoh6627]

The V6 version of the Benz will be a real Mercedes-Benz...

[@brandcr-10485]

Christopher Salmon and the 2020 v8 turbo engine will be a Lamborghini urus kinda feel xD

[@olliereed4206]

Tne 3.2 auto Ford sounds like a cross between a Mack Super liner and an old school Audi Quattro it is awesome. Just the right sound for a truck

[@aaronbrown3668]

kW and liters?

[@nunomellomusic]

Which one is more reliable?