2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK

To start off, both 2003 Ford Explorer and 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Explorer (236 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (167 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Explorer weights approximately 417 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Explorer (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Explorer 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Explorer CLK
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 236 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 382 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2082 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2720 mm


 

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