Ford Explorer 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 363 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 504 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1380 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Ford Explorer has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLE scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | no data | |
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