Mercedes GL 2012 vs Ford Explorer 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 275 NM more than Ford Explorer. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 790 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) | |
| Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 11 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`250 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 12 400 | |
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