Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 2021

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Ford Explorer Timberline 2021

General

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Also called:

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Also called:

GL-Class

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

132,100

Updated:

19 Nov 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

23.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

#FDFFFB

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Forged Green Metallic

#374448

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Color:

Black

#0A0E10

Polar White

#D3D3D5

Obsidian Black metallic

#343031

Iridium Silver metallic

#8F9192

Mojave Silver metallic

#7B7B7B

Lunar Blue metallic

#2C4261

Brilliant Blue metallic

#4678BF

Emerald Green metallic

#384241

Selenite Grey metallic

#959A9E

designo Cardinal Red metallic

#9A363A

designo Diamond White metallic

#C0C1C1

Electric

Top Speed:

174mph

Seconds from 0 to 60mph:

3.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

For 2021 New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.More affordable version of the Explorer ST debuts.Platinum trim is now available for the Hybrid model.New off-road-themed Timberline debuts midway through the model year.

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

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, Off-road enthusiasts may find the new Timberline trim interesting; it features a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and more rugged exterior styling cues.

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's #16 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines
Plenty of features
Composed ride and handling

Cons
Low-rent interior
Second- and third-row seats less comfortable than in rivals
Upgraded infotainment system not much of an upgrade

By:

usnews.com

Mercedes-AMG creates the ultimate muscle SUV with enough room for an extended family.

Pros
Rocket ship acceleration,
S-class interior luxury,
high-tech features galore.

Cons
Clumsy-shifting automatic transmission,
discombobulated ride,
eye-watering price tag.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Lavish cabin with supple seats
Composed handling and smooth ride
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines

Cons
Steep infotainment learning curve

By:

usnews.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.

Pros
Beautiful ride/handling balance
Gorgeous interior
Loads of luxury
Tons of power, no matter the model
Serious tech

Cons
So expensive
So heavy
So thirsty
And a few penny-pinching touches

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

14.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

18.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.30L

4.00L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

627ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

Horsepower:

300hp

at 5 500rpm

603hp

at 5 750rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.70Feet

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:

198.80in

206.40in

Width:

78.90in

79.90in

Height:

69.90in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.50in

Front Track:

67.10in

Rear Track:

67.90in

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

58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

84.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5300lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

17.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

5798.00lbs

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:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Leatherette

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support

10 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

Massaging

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

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Multi-Level Heating

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding Center Armrest

Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

double-wishbone front

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

multilink rear suspension

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Five 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:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

6 Total Speakers

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster

12.3” Touchscreen Multimedia Display

Burmester Surround Sound System

9 USB ports

Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Autotm

590 Watts Stereo Output

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

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

18 In.

21 X 11.5 In.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

All Terrain Tires

All Season Tires

Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

265.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Width:

315.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R21

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 Disc Brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

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:

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Emergency Braking Preparation

Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Cornering Lights

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags

Brake Drying

Emergency Braking Preparation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Adaptive Headlights

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 800A

Smoker's Package

Warmth And Comfort Package

Air Balance Package

Executive Rear Seat Package

Night Package

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS

Acoustic Comfort Package

ENERGIZING Package PLUS

Exterior Options:

Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Outfitters Bike - Front Loader

Outfitters Cargo - Skybox

Splash Guards

Dual Panel Moonroof

Wheel Lock Kit

License Plate Bracket

23" AMG® Forged Multi-Spoke Matte Black Wheels

23" AMG® Forged Monoblock-Style Matte Black Wheels

Red-Painted Brake Calipers

23" AMG® Forged Multi-Spoke Wheels

Wheel Locking Bolts

22" AMG® Multi-Spoke Matte Black Wheels

AMG® Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

23" AMG® Forged Monoblock-Style Wheels

MAGIC VISION CONTROL

22" AMG® Multi-Spoke Wheels

Trailer Hitch

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

Interior Options:

Cargo Mat

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

MBUX Interior Assistant

Power 2nd-Row Side-Window Sunshades

Red Seat Belts

Load Sill Protector

Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System

AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In DINAMICA

AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Nappa Leather

6-Seat Cabin Configuration

Heated 3rd-Row Seats

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated And Cooled Front Cupholders

MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation

AMG® Head-Up Display

2nd-Row Wireless Charging

AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber/DINAMICA

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Deep Cypress, leatherette

#556C75

Color:

Black Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather

#4D5159

Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather

#ACA4A0

Tartufo/Black Exclusive, premium leather

#6D6463

Black Exclusive, premium leather

#4D5159

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Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 2021

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

GL-Class

Electric

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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