2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2021 Ford Explorer
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MSRP$32,925 | MSRP$131,750 |
Listings647 | Listings225 |
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Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2021 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThere was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz G550 is a five-passenger luxury body-on-frame SUV. Over 40 years since its debut, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has retained its blocky, utilitarian exterior shape while evolving with a luxury interior and sophisticated powertrain, mechanicals, and technological prowess. Pricing for the G550 starts at $131,750. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine4.0L 416 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower416 hp @ 5250 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway19 |
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Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name4.0L 416 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque450 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower416 hp @ 5250 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space38.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight5554 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height77.5 in |
Length198.8 in | Length189.7 in |
Width89.3 in | Width86.1 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1391 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7000 lbs |
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MSRP | $32,925 | $131,750 |
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | There was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G550 is a five-passenger luxury body-on-frame SUV. Over 40 years since its debut, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has retained its blocky, utilitarian exterior shape while evolving with a luxury interior and sophisticated powertrain, mechanicals, and technological prowess. Pricing for the G550 starts at $131,750. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 4.0L 416 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 416 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 4.0L 416 hp V8 |
Torque | 450 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 416 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 38.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 5554 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 77.5 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 189.7 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 86.1 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1391 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 7000 lbs |
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