Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) & Ford Explorer IV 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | S-class | Explorer |
| Generation: | S-class (W108) | Explorer IV |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) | 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Off-road vehicle |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 15.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 85 l |
| Power: | 200 hp | 212 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 158 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | |
| Torque: | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 344 Nm @ 3700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 3998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 100.33 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4900 mm | 4813 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1832 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1547 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1555 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 391 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2492 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Torsion |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2055 kg | 2604 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | 2005 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 235/70 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 |