Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse (2000 – 2007) vs Ford Explorer (2000 – 2005): 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 9.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. The Ford Explorer is the lighter car, from 1,857 kg against 2,345 kg. At 4,813 mm, the Ford Explorer is 132 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse
2000 – 2007
|
Ford
Explorer
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2007 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 296 hp | 209 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 560 Nm | 344 – 495 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 13.7 s | 8.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 190 km/h | 158 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.3 – 16.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,935 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,345 – 2,585 kg | 1,857 – 2,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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