Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 114.7 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 188.5 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 75.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 71.5 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 4705 lb. | -234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 59.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.0 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.8 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 40.0 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 29.4 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | 14.3 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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |