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Ford Explorer II (UN105) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

1995–2001 vs 1997–2005 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

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Ford Explorer II (UN105)1995–2001 · 9 engines · XLT, Limited, XL, XLSSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005 · 9 engines · Classic, Elegance, Inspiration, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer II (UN105)1995–2001no listings
Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,407 mm–4,788 mmLength4,587 mm–4,638 mm
Width1,753 mm–1,783 mmWidth1,840 mm
Height1,687 mm–1,727 mmHeight1,815 mm–1,820 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm–2,832 mmWheelbase2,820 mm
Ground clearance200 mm–205 mmGround clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume1,080 l–1,206 lTrunk volume633 l
Curb weight1,700 kg–1,950 kgCurb weight1,985 kg–2,225 kg
Fuel tank66 l–79 lFuel tank83 l
Engines
Production years1995–2001Production years1997–2005
Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines9Number of engines9
Power118–155 kW (160–211 hp)Power110–255 kW (150–347 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.9Displacement (l)2.3–5.4
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheelDrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption13.2 l/100 km · 4.0 V6 SOHC SportLowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 270 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 5.0 V8 AWDBest 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 55 AMG
Top speed185 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsXLT · Classic
Items in the base trim27 · XLTItems in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim33 · LimitedItems in the top trim36 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort7 · 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
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✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails✓Roof Rails—
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 II (UN105) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

Length: Ford Explorer II (UN105) 4,788 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W163 4,638 mm (a 150 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,832 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 1,206 vs 633 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer II (UN105) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

The most frugal Ford Explorer II (UN105) uses 13.2 l/100 km (4.0 V6 SOHC Sport); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W163 9.4 l/100 km (270 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer II (UN105) or Mercedes-Benz ML W163?

The strongest Ford Explorer II (UN105) makes 155 kW (211 hp) (4.0 V6 SOHC); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W163 255 kW (347 hp) (55 AMG).

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