2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Explorer and GLC-Class?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, cargo volume, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Ford Explorer is priced $7,900 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Also, the 2016 Explorer has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 GLC-Class gets 5 more mpg. In addition, the Explorer body is slightly larger than the GLC-Class, and in addition to that, it's also taller. And then, the Ford Explorer seats two more passengers than the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Plus, you get 23.3 ft² extra space 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, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,050
$38,950
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
24 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
90.2 in
82.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
74.4 in
Length
Length
198.3 in
183.3 in
Height
Height
70.0 - 71.0 in
64.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.8 in
113.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
108.7 ft2
94.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.4 in
41.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.9 in
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First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.5 in
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Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
40.6 in
39.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.5 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
61.0 in
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Costs

2016 Ford Explorer

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850 - $3,150
$2,900
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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