2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC vs 2022 Ford Explorer 3.3L Limited V6 Hybrid (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Ford Explorer, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMercedes-Benz GLB: AED 203,000Ford Explorer: AED 203,080Mercedes-Benz GLB is AED 80 cheaper.
- PowerMercedes-Benz GLB: 221 hpFord Explorer: 318 hpFord Explorer makes 97 hp more.
- TorqueMercedes-Benz GLB: 350 NmFord Explorer: 437 NmFord Explorer makes 87 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMercedes-Benz GLB: 13.7 km/LFord Explorer: 10.6 km/LMercedes-Benz GLB goes 3.1 km further per litre.
- LengthMercedes-Benz GLB: 4634 mmFord Explorer: 5049 mmFord Explorer is 415 mm longer.
- SeatingMercedes-Benz GLB: 7 SeaterFord Explorer: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceMercedes-Benz GLB: 570 LFord Explorer: 515 LMercedes-Benz GLB carries 55 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Mercedes-Benz GLB or Ford Explorer?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz GLB is AED 80 cheaper. Ford Explorer makes 97 hp more. Mercedes-Benz GLB goes 3.1 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250 4MATIC
AED 203,000*
Ford
Explorer 3.3L Limited V6 Hybrid (AWD)
AED 203,080*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
221
350
Petrol
6
3300
318
437
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
6
Displacement (cc)
2000
3300
Power (hp)
221
318
Peak Torque (Nm)
350
437
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
60
13.7
67
10.6
Fuel Tank Size (L)
60
67
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.7
10.6
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.9
236
7.1
237
0 to 100 (s)
6.9
7.1
Top Speed (km/h)
236
237
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4634
1834
1662
2829
-
225/55 R17
225/55 R17
570
-
-
5049
2004
1775
3025
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-
-
515
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4634
5049
Width (mm)
1834
2004
Height (mm)
1662
1775
Wheelbase (mm)
2829
3025
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
225/55 R17
-
Rear Tyres
225/55 R17
-
Cargo Space (L)
570
515
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist