Ford Explorer 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 295 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 406 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 105 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 34 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Explorer has 166 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`825 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5600 | |
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