Model Year | 2020 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 112.6 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 198.3 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 78.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 71.8 in | 70.0 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5754 lb. | 4890 lb. | 864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 61.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 61.0 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.5 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 33.3 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.7 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.