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Ford Explorer VI (U625) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X167?

2019–present vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

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Ford Explorer VI (U625)2019–present · 8 engines · ST-Line, Platinum, XLT, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz GLS X1672019–present · 7 engines · Standard, AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium PlusSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer VI (U625)2019–presentno listings
Mercedes-Benz GLS X1672019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length5,049 mm–5,050 mmLength5,207 mm–5,209 mm
Width2,004 mmWidth1,956 mm
Height1,775 mm–1,778 mmHeight1,823 mm–1,838 mm
Wheelbase3,025 mmWheelbase3,135 mm
Ground clearance200 mm–201 mmGround clearance200 mm
Trunk volume330 l–515 lTrunk volume355 l–470 l
Curb weight2,050 kg–2,466 kgCurb weight2,415 kg–2,785 kg
Fuel tank68 l–76 lFuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years2019–presentProduction years2019–present
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines8Number of engines7
Power221–336 kW (300–457 hp)Power210–450 kW (286–612 hp)
Displacement (l)2.3–3.3Displacement (l)2.9–4.0
FuelPlug-in hybrid, Petrol, HybridFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheelDrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption3.1 l/100 km · 3.0 EcoBoost PHEVLowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 350 d 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · 3.0 EcoBoost ST RWDBest 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+
Top speed230 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsST-Line · Standard
Items in the base trim47 · ST-LineItems in the base trim39 · Standard
Items in the top trim50 · PlatinumItems in the top trim39 · Standard
Equipment · Comfort13 · 13
Multi-zone Climate Control✓Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Adaptive Cruise Control✓Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking✓Automatic Parking✓
360° Camera✓360° Camera✓
Drive Mode Selection✓Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate✓Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System—Start-Stop System✓
Heated Steering Wheel✓Heated Steering Wheel—
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster✓Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension—Air suspension✓
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior8 · 9
Leather✓Leather✓
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats✓
Front Seats Memory—Front Seats Memory✓
7 Seats✓7 Seats—
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Third Row of Seats✓Third Row of Seats✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting—Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 7
Premium Audio System✓Premium Audio System—
Touchscreen Display✓Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay✓Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto✓Android Auto✓
Wireless Phone Charging—Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
220V socket—220V socket✓
Remote control via smartphone app✓Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights✓LED Headlights✓
Automatic High Beam—Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 7
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—
Autonomous Emergency Braking✓Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist✓Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition✓Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Blind Spot Monitor✓Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS✓ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 0
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 1
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R20 Wheels✓R20 Wheels✓
Body Kit✓Body Kit—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer VI (U625) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X167?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 5,209 mm, Ford Explorer VI (U625) 5,050 mm (a 159 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,135 vs 3,025 mm. Boot: 470 vs 515 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer VI (U625) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X167?

The most frugal Ford Explorer VI (U625) uses 3.1 l/100 km (3.0 EcoBoost PHEV); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 7.6 l/100 km (350 d 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer VI (U625) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X167?

The strongest Ford Explorer VI (U625) makes 336 kW (457 hp) (3.0 EcoBoost PHEV); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 450 kW (612 hp) (AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+).

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