Ford Explorer 2015 vs Mercedes GL 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 3.5 (petrol) | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes GL is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 345 HP | 250 - 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 - 475 NM | 480 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 8.7 seconds | 4.9 - 7.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 12.3 | 8.0 - 12.3 | |
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Ford Explorer petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage space. Ford Explorer has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 24 200 | |
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