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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
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Ford Explorer ST
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
A three-row, seven-seat luxury model with strong V6 biturbo performance and AWD, the GLS 450 4MATIC suits large families and long road trips. High fuel use and modest cargo space with all seats up are the main compromises.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.9 L/100kmAWD
Ford Explorer ST
Car B
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety400 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 76 / 84
City 22 / 23
Budget / value 37 / 44
Road trip 71 / 67
Performance 40 / 30
Cargo 32 / 46
Practical 50 / 54
Premium 66 / 42
Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC · Orange = Ford Explorer ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Ford Explorer ST
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

  • Seven seats and three rows suit large-family duty
  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 367 hp for confident passing
  • AWD traction adds assurance in winter and poor weather
  • Road-trip friendly thanks to seating capacity and strong highway performance

Ford Explorer ST

  • Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
  • Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
  • Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
  • High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC uses 10.9 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
More power
Ford Explorer ST puts out 400 hp vs 367 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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