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Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

2006–2010 vs 2006–2012 · SUV 5-door/Pickup vs SUV 5-door

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Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010 · 6 engines · XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012 · 6 engines · Standard, AMG Sports Package, Off-Road Package, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010no listings
Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,912 mm–5,245 mmLength5,088 mm
Width1,872 mmWidth1,920 mm
Height1,834 mm–1,849 mmHeight1,840 mm
Wheelbase2,888 mm–3,327 mmWheelbase3,075 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance208 mm
Trunk volume385 lTrunk volume300 l
Curb weight1,950 kg–2,180 kgCurb weight2,430 kg–2,550 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years2006–2010Production years2006–2012
Body typeSUV 5-door, PickupBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines6Number of engines6
Power153–215 kW (208–292 hp)Power155–285 kW (211–387 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.6Displacement (l)3.0–5.5
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 4.6 V8Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 4.6 V8 4WDBest 0–100 km/h6.5 s · GL 500 4MATIC
Top speed190 km/hTop speed240 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · Standard
Items in the base trim22 · XLSItems in the base trim27 · Standard
Items in the top trim27 · Eddie BauerItems in the top trim28 · Grand Edition
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents—Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric—
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
7 Seats—7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats—Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 0
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 3
Halogen Headlights—Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain 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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
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—
R18 Wheels—R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails—Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox—Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

Length: Ford Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 5,088 mm (a 157 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,327 vs 3,075 mm. Boot: 385 vs 300 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer IV (U251) uses 13.9 l/100 km (4.6 V8); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 8.9 l/100 km (GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

The strongest Ford Explorer IV (U251) makes 215 kW (292 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 285 kW (387 hp) (GL 500 4MATIC).

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