Ford Explorer vs Mercedes EQS SUV

	Ford Explorer Mercedes EQS SUV

Price	$42,000.00 $148,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.2
Brand	FORD MERCEDES
Category	EV EV

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Mercedes EQS SUV 450+
Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2024, January
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2024, November - Ford Explorer Standard Range Available to order. Released 2024, March - Ford Explorer Extended Range Available to order. Released 2024, March - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Available to order. Released 2024, January
Base Price	€ 42,500 £ 40,000 - Ford Explorer Standard Range € 49,500 £ 46,000 - Ford Explorer Extended Range € 53,500 £ 54,000 - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD $ 104,400 € 110,800 - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ $ 107,400 € 114,600 £ 129,500 - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC € 124,550 - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC € 148,000 - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

PERFROMACE

Power	RWD 168 hp (125 kW) - Ford Explorer Standard Range RWD 282 hp (210 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD RWD 355 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ AWD 355 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC AWD 449 hp (330 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC AWD 536 hp (400 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Torque	310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Standard Range 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Extended Range 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 568 Nm (419 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 828 Nm (611 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 858 Nm (633 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	9 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Standard Range 6.4 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Extended Range 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 6.6 sec 0-60 mph (6.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 5.9 sec 0-60 mph (6.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Max Speed	99 mph (160 km/h) - Ford Explorer Standard Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Explorer Extended Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 130 mph (210 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Ford Explorer Standard Range 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Explorer Extended Range 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 118 kWh usable
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 441 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 409 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 409 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 408 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Consumption	241 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 224 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 307 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Recuperation	Yes 5 modes, via shift paddles - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only) Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS, 120 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Standard Range CCS 170 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Extended Range CCS 190 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats
Platform	MEB EVA
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.29 Cd
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 3210 mm (126.4 in)
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross EU: 2730 kg unladen, 3300 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ EU: 2840 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC EU: 2840 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC EU: 2845 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5˚ (optional 10˚)
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 645 l, 2100 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No No
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Explorer Standard Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Explorer Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.6" movable touchscreen 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" 12.3"
Head-Up	No Yes, with augmented reality
Others	12.3" passenger display 11.6" rear passenger display Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication of the driver to activate profile, Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close THERMOTRONIC automatic air conditioning with 4 climate zones (5-seater), 5 climate zones (7-seater)

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags

Driving Aids

Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 5 cameras. Assisted Lane Change, Clear Exit Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Front and Rear Parking Aid with Manoeuvring Brake Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking, High Beam Assist LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function