Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK350

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

41,551

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2016

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

7-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

17.40gals

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

#000000

Diamond Silver Metallic

#B6BEC4

Dolomite Brown Metallic

#413A3C

Iridium Silver Metallic

#9C9BA0

Lunar Blue Metallic

#49515A

Mars Red

#9C3E52

Obsidian Black Metallic

#0E0E0E

Palladium Silver Metallic

#767676

Pebble Grey Metallic

#4F4848

Polar White

#DCDCDC

Steel Grey Metallic

#0E0C16

designo Diamond White Metallic

#5D6262

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

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

19.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

25.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.30L

3.50L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

273ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

300hp

at 5 500rpm

302hp

at 6 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.20Feet

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

Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.80in

178.30in

Width:

78.90in

74.30in

Height:

69.90in

66.90in

Ground Clearance:

7.90in

Front Track:

62.00in

Rear Track:

62.90in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

39.00

Rear Head Room:

40.50

39.70

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

35.10in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

53.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

55.20in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

52.50in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

54.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5300lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

16.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4068.00lbs

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

Remote keyless power door locks

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

8 -way power passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Leatherette

Height adjustable driver seat

10 -way power driver seat

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

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn signal in mirrors

Sun sensor

Leather steering wheel

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

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

6 total speakers

100 watts stereo output

Auxiliary audio input

USB connection

Radio data system

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 Disc Brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated Disc 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:

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

PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist

Vehicle Alarm notification*

Emergency Service*

Rear height adjustable headrests

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Brake drying

Emergency braking preparation

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 800A

Smoker's Package

Driver Assistance Package

Lane Tracking Package

Parking Assistance Package

Leather Package

Appearance Package

Premium 1 Package

Lighting Package

Multimedia Package

Sport Package

Premium 1 Package

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

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

Brushed Aluminum Running Boards

Trailer Hitch

Roof Spoiler

Interior Options:

Cargo Mat

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Illuminated Door Sills

Becker MAP PILOT

Media Interface w/Cable

Heated Front Seats

SiriusXM Satellite Radio

Front Seat Storage Box (SPC)

Interior Ambient Lighting Package

Heated Steering Wheel

Harman/kardon Sound System

KEYLESS-GO

Pre-wiring for Becker MAP PILOT

Rear Seat Entertainment

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Deep Cypress, leatherette

#556C75

Color:

Black, leather

#000000

Black, leatherette

#191919

Grey/Dark Grey, leatherette

#797979

Mocha/Black, leather

#82695F

Sahara Beige/Mocha, leather

#A19286

Sahara Beige/Mocha, leatherette

#A5968A

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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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