Ford Explorer ST AWD vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC AWD
![]() Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC AWD $84,450MSRP | ![]() Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC AWD $84,450MSRP | Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2011 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$84,450 | MSRP$56,905 |
Average price$10,083 | Average price$44,501 |
Listings16 | Listings8807 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City12 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway17 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City12 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway17 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length83.8 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight5545 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height75.6 in | Height70.2 in |
Length200.6 in | Length198.8 in |
Width83.7 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase121.1 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1399 lbs | Maximum Payload1805 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5600 lbs |
![]() Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC AWD $84,450MSRP | ![]() Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC AWD $84,450MSRP | Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $84,450 | $56,905 |
Average price | $10,083 | $44,501 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | 400 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 12 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 17 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 12 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 17 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 83.8 in | |
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5545 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 75.6 in | 70.2 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 83.7 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1399 lbs | 1805 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | 5600 lbs |

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