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Comparison Ford Explorer II 4.0 XL 4WD (208 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) S 420 (279 Hp)


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Ford Explorer II 4.0 XL 4WD (208 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) S 420 (279 Hp)
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Brand: Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model: Explorer S-class
Generation: Explorer II S-class Long (W140)
Engine / modification: 4.0 XL 4WD (208 Hp) S 420 (279 Hp)
Production start: 1996 year 1991 year
Production end: 2003 year 1998 year
Coupe type: Off-road vehicle Sedan
Num. of Doors: 3 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 18.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 15 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 83 l 100 l
Power: 208 hp 279 hp
Max power in: 5250 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 171 km/h 245 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.9 sec 8.3 sec
Torque: 339 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 400 Nm/3900 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3996 cm3 4196 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 11
Piston Stroke: 84.3 mm 78.9 mm
Cylinder Bore: 100.3 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Part time 4x4 Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4530 mm 5213 mm
Width: 1790 mm 1886 mm
Height: 1800 mm 1485 mm
Wheelbase: 2595 mm 3140 mm
Front track: 1490 mm 1606 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1490 mm 1579 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 925 l 525 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1965 l
Front suspension: Coil spring Double wishbone
Rear suspension: The spring Helical spring
Max weight: 2450 kg 2650 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1670 kg 2000 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 255/70 R16 235/60 R16