2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Ford Explorer Tremor vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC
FordExplorer TremorCombined11.2 L/100 kmAhead on 1 pointMercedes-BenzGLE 450 4MATICCombined11.2 L/100 km
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- Only the Explorer Tremor offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 9 safety recalls for the 2026 Explorer Tremor and 2 for the GLE 450 4MATIC.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| City | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Highway | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 263 | 264 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 9 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.