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Ford Explorer III (U152) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

2002–2005 vs 1997–2005 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

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Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005 · 5 engines · XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, NBXSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005 · 9 engines · Classic, Elegance, Inspiration, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005no listings
Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,813 mmLength4,587 mm–4,638 mm
Width1,832 mmWidth1,840 mm
Height1,814 mmHeight1,815 mm–1,820 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mmWheelbase2,820 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume391 lTrunk volume633 l
Curb weight1,930 kg–2,075 kgCurb weight1,985 kg–2,225 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank83 l
Engines
Production years2002–2005Production years1997–2005
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines5Number of engines9
Power157–178 kW (213–242 hp)Power110–255 kW (150–347 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.6Displacement (l)2.3–5.4
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption14 l/100 km · 4.0 V6Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 270 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.6 V8 4WDBest 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 55 AMG
Top speed190 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · Classic
Items in the base trim21 · XLSItems in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim28 · Eddie BauerItems in the top trim36 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 7
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer—Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate—Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

Length: Ford Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W163 4,638 mm (a 175 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,890 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 391 vs 633 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

The most frugal Ford Explorer III (U152) uses 14 l/100 km (4.0 V6); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W163 9.4 l/100 km (270 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

The strongest Ford Explorer III (U152) makes 178 kW (242 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W163 255 kW (347 hp) (55 AMG).

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