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Ford Explorer (2020) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2020 Ford Explorer and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2020 2016  
Model Ford Explorer Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
298 kW@5500
563 Nm@3500
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
410 kW@5750
759 Nm@2000
 
Transmission 10-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,025 mm 3,073 mm 0 mm
Length 5,050 mm 5,121 mm 0 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,941 mm 1 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,132 kg 2,580 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 100 L -32 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,570 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,504 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,572 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 991 mm 978 mm 13 mm
Headroom, Row 3 988 mm 988 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,387 mm 1,283 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,039 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 818 mm 889 mm -71 mm
Total Legroom 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 515 L 453 L 62 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,356 L 1,399 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,486 L 2,656 L 0 L

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