Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020

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Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

36,600

Updated:

26 Sep 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

15.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Star white Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Atlas Blue Metallic

#0741D6

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Color:

Polar White

#F7F7F7

Night Black

#282D31

Digital White metallic

#E3E3E3

Cosmos Black metallic

#0B1016

Iridium Silver metallic

#9FA0A2

Mountain Grey metallic

#747578

Mojave Silver metallic

#757577

Denim Blue metallic

#11284A

Galaxy Blue metallic

#0F2681

Patagonia Red metallic

#74141C

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By:

thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 GLB-Class is the smallest Mercedes that can be equipped with three rows of seats.

Pros
Chunky styling
Lots of tech
Right-sized

Cons
Third row looks tight
Too many Mercedes SUVs?
Bound to be expensive

By:

thecarconnection.com

Slotting into the narrow space between the GLA-Class and the GLC-Class is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class compact crossover, but this mini-ute pulls its boxier styling from the vaunted GLE- and G-Class SUVs. We saw the concept in April at the Shanghai auto show and Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production model, in all its mini-ute glory, at an event in June; we expect the GLB to be on sale by the end of 2019.Behind the GLB's big, grille-mounted three-pointed star is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine capable of 221 horsepower. The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz estimates a zero-to-60-mph time of 6.9 seconds.

By:

caranddriver.com

The Mercedes GLB is an all-new model.Smaller than a GLC but bigger than a GLA.Available third-row seat.Part of the first GLB generation introduced for 2020.

Pros
Spacious for both passengers and cargo
Strong overall performance
Exceptional ride and seat comfort
Lots of the latest tech and convenience features

Cons
Not particularly exciting to drive
Options can quickly run the cost up

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

2.00L

Torque:

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

258ft-lbs

at 1 800rpm

Horsepower:

400hp

at 5 500rpm

221hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

199.30in

182.40in

Width:

78.90in

72.20in

Height:

70.20in

65.30in

Ground Clearance:

8.30in

7.90in

Front Track:

66.90in

63.20in

Rear Track:

66.90in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

111.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

Rear Head Room:

40.50

39.30

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.10in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

38.10in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

55.90in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

54.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

62.00cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

22.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4701.00lbs

3638.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Leatherette

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Folding center armrest

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Reclining Rear Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

USB Connection

10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Brake Drying

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Options

Packages:

Smoker's Package

ST High-Performance Pack

Equipment Group 401A

Premium Technology Package

ST Street Pack

AMG Line

Premium Package

Exterior Lighting Package

Driver Assistance Package

Multimedia Package

Night Package

Parking Assistance Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Rear Spoiler

LED Logo Projector

Carbon-Style Front Spoiler

Wheel Locks

20" AMG Multispoke Wheels

Illuminated Star

Body-Color Rear Spoiler

20" AMG Black Multispoke Wheels

19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels

Carbon-Style Mirror Housings

Carbon-Style Rear Spoiler

Rear Chrome Trim

Carbon-Style Side Clading

19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

Panorama Roof

19" 10-Spoke Wheels W/Matte Black Accents

Interior Options:

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Cargo Area Management System

All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Mat

MBUX Interior Assistant

Head-Up Display

Burmester Surround Sound System

3rd-Row Seats

Multicontour Seats

SiriusXM Radio

Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

Inductive Wireless Charging And NFC Pairing

KEYLESS-GO

Heated Steering Wheel

Garage Door Opener

64-Color LED Ambient Lighting W/Illuminated Vents

Heated Front Seats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

Color:

Neva Grey/Black, leatherette

#A5ACB4

Bahia Brown, leather

#895338

Black w/Dinamica Inserts and Red Topstitching , leatherette/suede

#000000

Black, leatherette

#000000

Black, leather

#000000

Macchiato Beige, leatherette

#993238

Classic Red/Black, leather

#E2DDDD

Titanium Grey/Black, leather

#71706E

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Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020

General

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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