Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 121.1 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 200.6 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 76.0 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 72.4 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 5545 lb. | -706 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 39.5 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 50.5 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 34.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.