Technical specifications
| Clear list | Ford Explorer | Mercedes GL |
| Totals | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| Mark | Ford | Mercedes |
| Model | Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) | GL 3.0 350 CDI |
| Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/7 | 5/7 |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Unladen Weight | 2100 | - |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 183 | 220 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 6.2 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 595/1243/2313 | 680/2300 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| Length | 5019 | 5120 |
| Width | 1988 | 1934 |
| Height | 1788 | 1850 |
| Wheelbase | 2860 | 3075 |
| Front/rear Track | - | 1655/1675 |
| Ground clearance | 200 | 200 |
| Engine specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 3497 | 2987 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 | 16 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V6 | V6 |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 92.5x86.7 | 83х92 |
| Number of valves | 32 | 24 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 249/6500 | 258/3600 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 346/4000 | 620/1600-4200 |
| Transmission specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 245/60 R18 | 265/60 R18 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET44 d63.4
| 5x112 ET55 d66.6
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| Brakes specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Ford Explorer 3.5 (249 PS) × | Mercedes GL 3.0 350 CDI × |
| City | 14.9 | 8.1 |
| Highway | 8.8 | 7 |
| Combined | 11 | 7.5 |
| Fuel | 92 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 70.4 | 100 |
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