Ford Edge I (U387) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

2006–2014 vs 2005–2011 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Edge I (U387) 4,720 mm, ML W164 4,788 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Edge I (U387) 911 l, ML W164 833 l.
Lowest consumption: Edge I (U387) 9.8 l/100 km, ML W164 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: Edge I (U387) 177–224 kW, ML W164 140–375 kW.
Standard equipment: Edge I (U387) 27 items (SE), ML W164 37 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Edge I (U387)2006–2014 · 7 engines · SE, SEL, SEL Plus, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011 · 10 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Grand Edition, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Edge I (U387)2006–2014no listings	Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,679 mm–4,720 mm	Length4,780 mm–4,788 mm
Width	Width1,925 mm–1,930 mm	Width1,911 mm
Height	Height1,700 mm–1,702 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,825 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance201 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume910 l–911 l	Trunk volume551 l–833 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,790 kg–1,935 kg	Curb weight2,110 kg–2,305 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l–76 l	Fuel tank95 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines10
Power	Power177–224 kW (241–305 hp)	Power140–375 kW (190–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.7	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.8 l/100 km · 2.0 EcoBoost 240	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 300 CDI 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 3.7 V6 305 AWD	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsSE · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · SE	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · SEL	Items in the top trim38 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort7 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Edge I (U387) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

Length: Mercedes-Benz ML W164 4,788 mm, Ford Edge I (U387) 4,720 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,915 vs 2,825 mm. Boot: 833 vs 911 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Edge I (U387) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The most frugal Ford Edge I (U387) uses 9.8 l/100 km (2.0 EcoBoost 240); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W164 8.5 l/100 km (300 CDI 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Ford Edge I (U387) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The strongest Ford Edge I (U387) makes 224 kW (305 hp) (3.7 V6 305); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W164 375 kW (510 hp) (63 AMG).

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