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2012 Ford Flex and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Flex | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 285 kW@6000 530 Nm@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 5,138 mm | 5,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,717 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 2,515 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 98 L | -25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 869 mm | -21 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 405 L | 144 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 1,240 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,359 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Flex
| 2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
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