1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 571 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (312 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLK | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2888 mm |
