Ford Explorer 2010 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 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 GL) 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: | 249 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 1 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 275 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 21 000 | |
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