Ford Explorer III (U152) or Nissan Murano Z50?

2002–2005 vs 2003–2008 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm, Murano Z50 4,770 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Explorer III (U152) 391 l, Murano Z50 476 l.
Lowest consumption: Explorer III (U152) 14 l/100 km, Murano Z50 10 l/100 km.
Power: Explorer III (U152) 157–178 kW, Murano Z50 120–180 kW.
Standard equipment: Explorer III (U152) 21 items (XLS), Murano Z50 38 items (SE).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005 · 5 engines · XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, NBXSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Murano Z502003–2008 · 3 engines · SE, LE, S, SLSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005no listings	Nissan Murano Z502003–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,813 mm	Length4,770 mm
Width	Width1,832 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height1,814 mm	Height1,705 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,890 mm	Wheelbase2,825 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance208 mm	Ground clearance180 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume391 l	Trunk volume438 l–476 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,930 kg–2,075 kg	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2005	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines3
Power	Power157–178 kW (213–242 hp)	Power120–180 kW (163–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–4.6	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14 l/100 km · 4.0 V6	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 2.5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.6 V8 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.5 V6 2WD
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · SE
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · XLS	Items in the base trim38 · SE
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Eddie Bauer	Items in the top trim44 · LE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 9
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✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 9
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat—	Electric Driver's Seat✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 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-theft1 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint—	Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Nissan Murano Z50?

Length: Ford Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm, Nissan Murano Z50 4,770 mm (a 43 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,890 vs 2,825 mm. Boot: 391 vs 476 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Nissan Murano Z50?

The most frugal Ford Explorer III (U152) uses 14 l/100 km (4.0 V6); the most frugal Nissan Murano Z50 10 l/100 km (2.5).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Nissan Murano Z50?

The strongest Ford Explorer III (U152) makes 178 kW (242 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Nissan Murano Z50 180 kW (245 hp) (3.5 V6 2WD).

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