Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 571 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 322 HP more power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 404 NM more than Ford Explorer. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 680 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: | 4.92 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.79 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1380 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 35 litres more trunk space than the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLE scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 37 400 | |
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