Ford Explorer vs Mercedes Benz GLE-Class Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Good passenger space Large boot  Improved handling  Read More	--
Things we don't like	Expensive Cramped third row Subpar interior material quality    Read More	--

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	10.5:1

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	9-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	--	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	3498 cc	1998 cc
Power	290 hp	255 hp
Torque	346 Nm	370 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	--	7.1 s
Mileage Highway	--	11.05
Mileage City	--	8.08

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70 L	85 L
Seating Capacity	7 seats	5 seats
Length	5047 mm	4935 mm
Ground Clearance	198 mm	--
Width	2291 mm	2156 mm
Height	1778 mm	1796 mm
Wheel Base	2865 mm	2995 mm
Front Tread	1702 mm	--
Rear Tread	1702 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	2022 kg	--
Front Headroom	1051 mm	--
Front Legroom	1090 mm	--
Rear Headroom	1031 mm	--
Rear Legroom	1003 mm	--

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Multi-Link
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	245/60 R18	255/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Run Flat
Wheel Size	R18	R19

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Optional Optional	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	--	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Ebd	--	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Central Locking	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.5L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L Ti-VCT V6	2.0L Petrol Engine 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.0L Petrol Engine 4 Cylinder 16 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
On Board Computer	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	--	Yes

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Exterior

Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes
Rear Brake Type	--	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	--
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	--
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED

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