Ford Explorer (2000 – 2005) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 304 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 185 km/h. The Ford Explorer is the lighter car, from 1,857 kg against 2,060 kg. At 4,813 mm, the Ford Explorer is 177 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG.
| Specification |
Ford
Explorer
2000 – 2005
|
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse AMG
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 209 – 304 hp | 347 hp |
| Torque | 344 – 495 Nm | 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.0 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 185 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,813 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,826 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,857 – 2,065 kg | 2,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.