Ford Explorer 2010 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 91 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 13.3 | |
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The Ford Explorer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Ford Explorer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 950 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 | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage space. Ford Explorer has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 3`150 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9800 | |
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