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Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLB (2021) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Specifications

Model Year 2018 2021  
Model Ford Explorer Mercedes-Benz GLB  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
302 hp@5800
295 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 111.4 in 1.2 in
Length 198.3 in 182.4 in 15.9 in
Width 78.9 in 72.2 in 6.7 in
Height 70.0 in 65.3 in 4.7 in
Curb Weight 4890 lb. 3869 lb. 1021 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.7 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.9 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 0.0 in 57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.1 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 39.3 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 54.9 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 0.0 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 38.1 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 34.8 in 3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.8 in 43.8 in 7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.7 in 0.0 in 40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.3 in 29.1 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 113.4 in (over 3 rows) 108.3 in (over 3 rows) 5.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 22.0 ft3 -1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 22.0 21.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 62.0 ft3 19.7 ft3

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