Technical specifications
| Clear list | Ford Explorer | Mercedes GLS |
| Totals | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| Mark | Ford | Mercedes |
| Model | Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) | GLS 3.0 (400) |
| Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/7 | 5/7 |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Unladen Weight | 2100 | 2360 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 193 | 240 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 6.2 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 595/1243/2313 | 680/2300 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| Length | 5019 | 5130 |
| Width | 1988 | 1934 |
| Height | 1788 | 1850 |
| Wheelbase | 2860 | 3075 |
| Front/rear Track | - | 1655/1675 |
| Ground clearance | 200 | 262 |
| Engine specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 3497 | 2996 |
| Compression ratio | - | 10.7 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V6 | V6 |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 92.5x86.7 | 88x82.1 |
| Number of valves | 32 | 24 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 345/5700 | 333/5250-6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 475/3500 | 480/1600-4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 245/60 R18, 255/50 R20 | 265/60 R18 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET44 d63.4
| 5x112 ET47 d66.5
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| Brakes specifications | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Ford Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost (345 PS) × | Mercedes GLS 3.0 (400) × |
| City | 17.3 | 11 |
| Highway | 9.4 | 7.5 |
| Combined | 12.3 | 9 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 70.4 | 100 |
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