Comparison Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) & Audi A4 (B6 8E) 1.8 T (170 Hp) Multitronic & Mercedes-Benz T-mod. (S124) 300 TE (188 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Explorer | A4 | T-mod. |
| Generation: | Explorer III | A4 (B6 8E) | T-mod. (S124) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) | 1.8 T (170 Hp) Multitronic | 300 TE (188 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2001 year | 1986 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2002 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Off-road vehicle | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l | |
| Power: | 242 hp | 170 hp | 188 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 158 km/h | 209 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 8.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 382 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 225 Nm/1950-5000 rpm. | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4601 cm3 | 1781 cm3 | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 86.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm | 81 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | Multitronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4813 mm | 4548 mm | |
| Width: | 1832 mm | 1772 mm | |
| Height: | 1814 mm | 1428 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2890 mm | 2650 mm | |
| Front track: | 1547 mm | 1528 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm | 1526 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 391 l | 445 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2492 l | 720 l | |
| Front suspension: | Torsion | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2595 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1525 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 245/70 R16 | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 |