2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel

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What is the main difference between Expedition and GLE-Class Diesel?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, maximum occupancy, cargo volume, starting price, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2016 Ford Expedition has a more powerful engine and gets 7 mpg less than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel. Also, the 2016 Expedition is priced $11,365 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 GLE-Class Diesel. In addition, not only Expedition is slightly larger, but it's also taller than the GLE-Class Diesel. And then, the Ford Expedition seats three more passengers than the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel. Plus, you get 47.3 ft² extra space behind second-row seats. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD
  • 2.1 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$41,135
$52,500
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
2.1L Inline-4 Twin-Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
365 hp
201 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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8.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
15 - 16 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
21 - 22 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 - 18 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
91.8 in
84.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.8 in
78.9 in
Length
Length
206.0 - 220.8 in
189.1 in
Height
Height
77.2 - 77.7 in
70.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
119.0 - 131.0 in
114.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
112.7 - 120.8 ft2
103.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
8
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.5 - 39.6 in
38.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.0 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
63.2 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.7 - 39.8 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.1 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
63.7 in
58.4 in

Costs

2016 Ford Expedition

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150 - $3,550
$3,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Front Left Comparison2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Rear Right Comparison2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Side Comparison2016 Ford Expedition vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel - Side Comparison
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