Ford Explorer 1995 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 61 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Explorer consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Explorer consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Explorer is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Ford Explorer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`568 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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