Ford Explorer (2010 – 2015) vs Mercedes-Benz VIANO (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 258 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz VIANO has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 188 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Ford Explorer is the lighter car, from 2,009 kg against 2,030 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Explorer
2010 – 2015
|
Mercedes-Benz
VIANO
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2015 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 241 – 294 hp | 136 – 305 hp |
| Torque | 346 – 366 Nm | 310 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 9.3 s | 1.0 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 188 km/h | 172 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 – 12.4 L/100 km | 7.2 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,006 mm | 4,763 – 5,009 mm |
| Width | 2,291 mm | 1,900 – 19,002 mm |
| Height | 1,788 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,009 – 2,045 kg | 2,030 – 2,110 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

