Ford Explorer (2021) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) Specs

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2021 Ford Explorer and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC Specifications

Model Year	2021	2023
Model	Ford Explorer	Mercedes-Benz GLC
Engine	3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 260 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	113.1 in	6 in
Length	198.8 in	185.7 in	13.1 in
Width	78.9 in	74.4 in	4.5 in
Height	69.9 in	64.6 in	5.3 in
Curb Weight	5149 lb.	4277 lb.	872 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	17.4 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	57.3 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	0.0 in	59.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.7 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	39.7 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	56.6 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.4 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	21.9 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	21.9	26 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	56.3 ft³	31.5 ft³

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