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Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461?

1990–1994 vs 1992–2014 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

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Ford Explorer I (UN46)1990–1994 · 6 engines · XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer, SportSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4611992–2014 · 6 engines · Worker, Edition PUR, ProfessionalSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer I (UN46)1990–1994no listings
Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4611992–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length4,381 mm–4,673 mmLength4,175 mm–4,620 mm
Width1,753 mm–1,778 mmWidth1,700 mm
Height1,687 mm–1,725 mmHeight1,930 mm–1,950 mm
Wheelbase2,593 mm–2,842 mmWheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm
Ground clearance200 mm–205 mmGround clearance210 mm
Trunk volume1,050 l–1,150 lTrunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight1,650 kg–1,865 kgCurb weight1,950 kg–2,230 kg
Fuel tank66 l–74 lFuel tank66 l–96 l
Engines
Production years1990–1994Production years1992–2014
Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines6Number of engines6
Power114–118 kW (155–160 hp)Power70–135 kW (95–184 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0Displacement (l)2.3–3.0
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption13.8 l/100 km · 4.0 V6 SportLowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 280 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h11.2 s · 4.0 V6 Sport 4WDBest 0–100 km/h13.5 s · G 280 CDI
Top speed180 km/hTop speed160 km/h
Trim levelsXL · Worker
Items in the base trim17 · XLItems in the base trim19 · Worker
Items in the top trim27 · LimitedItems in the top trim27 · Professional
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights—Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 2
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer—Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 7
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch—Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox✓Low-range Gearbox✓
Differential Lock—Differential Lock✓
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 I (UN46) or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461?

Length: Ford Explorer I (UN46) 4,673 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 4,620 mm (a 53 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,842 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 1,150 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461?

The most frugal Ford Explorer I (UN46) uses 13.8 l/100 km (4.0 V6 Sport); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 11.2 l/100 km (G 280 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461?

The strongest Ford Explorer I (UN46) makes 118 kW (160 hp) (4.0 V6 4WD); the strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 135 kW (184 hp) (G 280 CDI).

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