ford explorer vs mercedes benz m class
2025 Ford Explorer Active RWD
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 RWD
627661
632039
$39,625
Starting Price (MSRP)
$48,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Explorer | Sub-Model M-Class |
| Make Ford | Make Mercedes-Benz |
| Model Explorer | Model M-Class |
| Model Year 2025 Ford Explorer | Model Year 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
| Year 2025 | Year 2015 |
| MSRP $39,625 | MSRP $48,300 |
| Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas | Engine 3.5L V6 Gas |
| Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 10-Speed Automatic | Transmission 7-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 300 hp | Horsepower 302 hp |
| Torque 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque 273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 24.6 gallons |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Strut | Front Suspension Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Standard | Power Liftgate Standard |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Standard | Adaptive Cruise Control Optional |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Optional |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel Optional | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Optional |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Standard | Rear A/C Optional |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Standard | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Optional |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Optional |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Optional | Universal Garage Door Opener Standard |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Optional |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Optional |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Optional |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Optional |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Not Available |
| WiFi Hotspot Standard | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 7 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Curb Weight 4,344 lbs | Curb Weight 4,652 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 7.6 in | Ground Clearance N/A |
| Wheelbase 119.1 in | Wheelbase 114.8 in |
| Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" | Front Wheel Size 19" x 8" |
| Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" | Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8" |
| Front Tire P255/65HR18 | Front Tire P255/50HR19 |
| Rear Tire P255/65HR18 | Rear Tire P255/50HR19 |
| Front Width 66.9 in | Front Width 64.7 in |
| Max Width 78.9 in | Max Width 75.8 in |
| Height 69.6 in | Height 70.7 in |
| Length 198.8 in | Length N/A |
| Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in | Front Seat Headroom 40.4 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 62.1 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 59.2 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 43 in | Front Seat Leg Room 40.3 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 40.5 in | Rear Seat Headroom 38.5 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 58.4 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 59.1 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 39 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 38.4 in |
| Third Row Headroom 38.9 in | Third Row Headroom N/A |
| Third Row Shoulder Room 54.6 in | Third Row Shoulder Room N/A |
| Third Row Hip Room 40.9 in | Third Row Hip Room N/A |
| Third Row Leg Room 32.2 in | Third Row Leg Room N/A |
| Maximum Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity 6,600 lbs |
| City N/A | City 18 MPG |
| Highway N/A | Highway 24 MPG |
| Combined N/A | Combined 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range City N/A | Cruising Range City 442.8 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway N/A | Cruising Range Highway 590.4 miles |
| Turning Diameter N/A | Turning Diameter 38.7 ft |