Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

2006–2010 vs 2005–2011 · SUV 5-door/Pickup vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, ML W164 4,788 mm — a 46 cm difference.
Boot: Explorer IV (U251) 385 l, ML W164 833 l.
Lowest consumption: Explorer IV (U251) 13.9 l/100 km, ML W164 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: Explorer IV (U251) 153–215 kW, ML W164 140–375 kW.
Standard equipment: Explorer IV (U251) 22 items (XLS), ML W164 37 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010 · 6 engines · XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010no listings	Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,912 mm–5,245 mm	Length4,780 mm–4,788 mm
Width	Width1,872 mm	Width1,911 mm
Height	Height1,834 mm–1,849 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,888 mm–3,327 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance208 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume385 l	Trunk volume551 l–833 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,950 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight2,110 kg–2,305 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank95 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2010	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, Pickup	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power153–215 kW (208–292 hp)	Power140–375 kW (190–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–4.6	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 4.6 V8	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 300 CDI 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 4.6 V8 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · XLS	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Eddie Bauer	Items in the top trim38 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort4 · 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 · Interior4 · 5
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
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 · Multimedia2 · 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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	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 ML W164?

Length: Ford Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W164 4,788 mm (a 457 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,327 vs 2,915 mm. Boot: 385 vs 833 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The most frugal Ford Explorer IV (U251) uses 13.9 l/100 km (4.6 V8); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W164 8.5 l/100 km (300 CDI 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The strongest Ford Explorer IV (U251) makes 215 kW (292 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W164 375 kW (510 hp) (63 AMG).

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