Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (2001 – 2005) vs Ford Explorer (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 304 hp against 292 hp. The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 185 km/h. The Ford Explorer is the lighter car, from 1,857 kg against 2,105 kg. At 4,813 mm, the Ford Explorer is 226 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
2001 – 2005
|
Ford
Explorer
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 292 hp | 209 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 560 Nm | 344 – 495 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.4 s | 8.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 222 km/h | 158 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 14.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,587 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,821 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,105 – 2,335 kg | 1,857 – 2,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.