Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe 2016 - vs - Ford Explorer Limited 2016

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Average Price: 
74,079
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
41,300
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2016
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
24.00gals
18.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Palladium Silver Metallic
#878785
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7
Color: 
Blue Jeans Metallic
#29424F
Ingot Silver Metallic
#B3B8B6
Oxford White
#D0D3D5
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#95333C
Shadow Black
#0C0C0C

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Flexible
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
18.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
24
Cylinders: 
8
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
5.50L
3.50L
Torque: 
561ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
255ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
577hp
at 5 250rpm
290hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
38.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Concierge Service*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Destination Download*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adjustable pedals

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.60in
198.10in
Width: 
84.40in
78.90in
Height: 
67.70in
70.40in
Ground Clearance: 
11.00in
7.90in
Front Track: 
67.00in
Rear Track: 
67.00in
Wheel Base: 
114.80in
112.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.40
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
Front Leg Room: 
43.10in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
57.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.70cu.ft
80.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7200lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
23.00cu.ft
21.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
20.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.30degrees
Curb Weight: 
5180.00lbs
4629.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
no
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
no
More Power Features: 
Digital keypad power door locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
10-way power driver seat
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
10 -way power passenger seat
Premium leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Sport front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with pass-thru center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Suede and leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirro
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
13 total speakers
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
60 Months of provided satellite radio service
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Memory card slot
USB connection
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
390 watts stereo output
Sony premium brand stereo system
Sony premium brand speakers
Mast antenna
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Remote sunroof operation
Fixed glass rear sunroof
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
22 x 11.5
20
Wheels more: 
Performance tires
Painted alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
325.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Emergency Service*
Self-leveling headlights
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support
Post-collision safety system
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Rear height adjustable headrests
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 302A
Equipment Group 300A
Equipment Group 301A
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Lock Kit
Power Liftgate
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Rear Bumper Protector
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires
Roof Rack Crossbars
Splash Guards
Interior Options: 
Smokers Kit w/Element
2nd Row Captain's Chairs
Rear Cargo Well Protector
DVD Headrest
Rear Retractable Cargo Shade
2nd Row Console
Voice Activated Navigation System
All-Weather Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Pearl/Black Nappa, premium leather
#191919
Black Pearl/Black w/ Red Stitching Nappa, premium leather
#131313
Black, leather
#191919
Black, leatherette
#000000
Crystal Grey/Black, leather
#A6A4A3
Crystal Grey/Black, leatherette
#ADABAA
Ginger Beige/Black, leather
#9E8B7C
Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette
#A59283
Porcelain/Black Nappa, premium leather
#CBC4C0
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#7D5648
designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#C4BDB9
Color: 
Medium Light Camel, cloth
#817E70