Ford Explorer ST AWD vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC
![]() Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC $180,000MSRP |
Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP | Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC $180,000MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2020-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$56,905 | MSRP$180,000 |
Average price$54,656 | Average price$283,758 |
Listings592 | Listings11 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 400 hp V6 | Engine4.0L 550 hp V8 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower550 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City13 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway18 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 400 hp V6 | Engine Name4.0L 550 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque538 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower550 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight6085 lbs |
Height70.2 in | Height72.4 in |
Length198.8 in | Length204.9 in |
Width89.3 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload1805 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5600 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
![]() Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC $180,000MSRP |
Ford Explorer ST AWD $56,905MSRP | Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC $180,000MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2020-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $56,905 | $180,000 |
Average price | $54,656 | $283,758 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 400 hp V6 | 4.0L 550 hp V8 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5500 rpm | 550 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 13 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 18 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 400 hp V6 | 4.0L 550 hp V8 |
Torque | 538 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 550 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 6085 lbs |
Height | 70.2 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 204.9 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1805 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5600 lbs | 7700 lbs |

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