Ford Explorer 1995 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 29 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.7 | 13.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.5 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Explorer consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Ford Explorer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Explorer consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 633 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2020 litres | |
| 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 | 2`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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