Comparisons / Comparison of Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ML 430 (163.172) and Ford Explorer II 4.0 XL 4WD

Comparison of Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ML 430 (163.172) and Ford Explorer II 4.0 XL 4WD [S]ave

Attribute
Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ML 430 (163.172) ×
Ford Explorer II 4.0 XL 4WD ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzFord
ModelMLExplorer
GenerationML (W163)Explorer II
ModificationML 430 (163.172)4.0 XL 4WD
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.ford.com/
Number of doors53
Number of seats55
Body typeOff-road vehicleOff-road vehicle
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19981996
Production to (year)20012003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)210171
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.410.9
City consumption (l/100km)16.118.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.411.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.9-
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)272208
Max. torque (Nm)390339
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder32
Engine displacement (cm³)4,2663,996
Compression ratio109.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7505,250
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,0003,000
Cylinder bore (mm)89.9100.3
Piston stroke (mm)8484.3
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Fuel tank (l)7083
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionDouble wishboneThe spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 275/55 R17 H
  • 255/70 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5874,530
Width (mm)1,8331,790
Height (mm)1,8021,800
Wheelbase (mm)2,8202,595
Kerb weight (kg)2,0151,670
Gross weight (kg)2,6502,450
Minimum boot space (l)633925
Maximum boot space (l)2,0201,965
Front track (mm)1,5551,490
Rear track (mm)1,5551,490



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