Ford Explorer (2000 – 2005) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz (2000 – 2012): specs compared
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 304 hp against 296 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. The Ford Explorer is the lighter car, from 1,857 kg against 2,255 kg. At 4,813 mm, the Ford Explorer is 584 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz.
| Specification |
Ford
Explorer
2000 – 2005
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse Kurz
2000 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 2000 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 209 – 304 hp | 156 – 296 hp |
| Torque | 344 – 495 Nm | 300 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.0 s | 9.7 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 185 km/h | 156 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.3 – 16.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,813 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,826 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,857 – 2,065 kg | 2,255 – 2,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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