Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-class 450 4MATIC 2020

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Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Also called:

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Also called:

GL-Class

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

75,200

Updated:

31 Oct 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

23.80gals

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:

Iridium Silver Metallic

#B6B5B8

Obsidian Black Metallic

#424242

Selenite Grey Metallic

#868A8D

Designo Cardinal Red Metallic

#AD2E2E

Emerald Green Metallic

#2E3535

Mojave Silver Metallic

#B0ABAA

Lunar Blue Metallic

#3B4059

Black

#1B1B1B

Designo Diamond White Metallic

#D7DAC7

Brilliant Blue Metallic

#12198F

Polar White

#F9F9F9

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

Sitting atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV hierarchy is the spacious and indisputably luxurious GLS-Class. It's all new for 2020 and it has big shoes to fill—we've named the outgoing GLS-Class to our 10Best Trucks and SUVs list for three straight years—but our first impressions of this new big Benz are very good.

Pros
Tech-rich cabin, spacious in all three rows, refined powertrains.

Cons
Anonymous styling, fussy infotainment system, heavily optioned models carry high price tags

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.

Pros
Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines
Impressive dynamics
AMG, Maybach editions sure to come

Cons
Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption
Occasional cheap touch

By:

thecarconnection.com

New styling in line with other Mercedes SUVs.Powerful mild hybrid powertrains.Standard adjustable air suspension.All-new third GLS generation launched for 2020.

Pros
MBUX infotainment is outstanding
Tops in comfort and easily seats adults in all three rows
Flexible cargo capacity
Responsive powertrains feel like driving a smaller SUV

Cons
Not as off-road-worthy as some rugged competitors
Somewhat vague steering with large wheels and thin tires
MBUX has a steep learning curve

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

19.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

Torque:

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

369ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

400hp

at 5 500rpm

362hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.40Feet

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

205.00in

Width:

78.90in

77.00in

Height:

70.20in

71.80in

Ground Clearance:

8.30in

7.90in

Front Track:

66.90in

65.70in

Rear Track:

66.90in

66.60in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

123.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

39.40

Rear Head Room:

40.50

40.20

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

40.30in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

41.90in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

60.80in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

59.30in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

60.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

84.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5600lbs

7700lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

17.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4701.00lbs

5701.00lbs

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

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

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

10 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

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

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

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

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

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)

590 Watts Stereo Output

Burmester Premium Brand Speakers

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

2 Subwoofer(S)

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

13 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

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

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

Cornering Lights

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Pre-Collision Safety 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

E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Package

Warmth And Comfort Package

Air Balance Package

Executive Rear Seat Package

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS

Acoustic Comfort Package

ENERGIZING Package PLUS

Convenience Package

Driver Assistance Package PLUS

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Trailer Hitch (Class IV)

Illuminated Running Boards

Silver Wheel Locks

20” 8-Spoke Wheels

Soft-Close Doors

Illuminated Star

20” Twin 5-Spoke Wheels

MAGIC VISION CONTROL

Panorama Sunroof

Roof Spoiler

21” Triple 5-Spoke Wheels

Black Side Cladding

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

21” 5-Spoke Wheels

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

Heated 2nd-Row Seats

Head-Up Display

MBUX Interior Assistant

Wood/Leather Steering Wheel

5-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Speed Limit Assist

Heated And Cooled 2nd-Row Cupholder

Black DINAMICA Headliner

Load Sill Protector

Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System

Topstitched MB-Tex Lower Dash And Upper Door Trim

Ventilated Front Seats

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control

6-Seat Cabin Configuration

Heated 3rd-Row Seats

Topstitched Nappa Leather Upper Dash And Door Trim

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated And Cooled Front Cupholders

MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation

Exclusive Trim Package

Multicontour Front Seats W/Massage Feature

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

Color:

Black, leather

#12151D

Expresso Brown/Magma Grey, leather

#40352E

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather

#ACA4A0

Expresso Brown, leatherette

#3C312B

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leatherette

#ACA4A0

Black, leatherette

#12151D

Black/Tartufo, leather

#6D6463

Black /Magma Grey Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#4D5159

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Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-class 450 4MATIC 2020

General

Also called:

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Also called:

GL-Class

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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