2017 Ford Expedition vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

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What is the main difference between Expedition and GLE-Class?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the maximum occupancy, cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Ford Expedition, which is $9,400 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Also, the 2017 Expedition has a more powerful engine than the 2017 GLE-Class, and it gets 2.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, not only Expedition is slightly larger, but it's also taller than the GLE-Class. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Ford Expedition seats three more the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. It also has a 16.8 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,600
$52,000
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
365 hp
302 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
7.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
15 MPG
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
20 - 21 MPG
23 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 - 18 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
91.8 in
84.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.8 in
78.9 in
Length
Length
206.0 - 220.8 in
189.1 in
Height
Height
77.2 - 77.7 in
70.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
119.0 - 131.0 in
114.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
112.7 - 120.8 ft2
103.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
8
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.5 - 39.6 in
38.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.0 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
63.2 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.7 - 39.8 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.1 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
63.7 in
58.4 in

Costs

2017 Ford Expedition

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150 - $3,550
$3,500 - $3,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$579 (2017 Ford Expedition Expedition Limited 4x2)
$499 (2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 350 SUV)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$26,993 - $27,393
$25,463 - $25,613
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