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| ×2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 350d 4MATIC | ×2016 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr Sport | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | N/A | CA$51,999 |
| Fees | N/A | CA$1,690 |
| Gas guzzler tax | N/A | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$0/month | CA$979/month |
| Awards |  Best full-size SUV of 2017 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | - | 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm (272 kW) |
| Torque | - | 350 lb·ft @ 3,500 rpm (475 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Premium |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4x4 |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 14.4 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 10.4 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 12.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 555 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 295 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | standard |
| Massage seats | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | optional | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | standard | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/50HR20 | P255/50HR20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50HR20 | P255/50HR20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 1,933 mm (76″) | N/A |
| Height | 1,849 mm (73″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm (121″) | 2,865 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,674 mm (66″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | N/A | 2,223 kg (4,901 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 295 l and 2,299 l | between 595 l and 2,285 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 73% | 71% |
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