Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 126.6 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 203.0 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 75.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 65.4 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 4829 lb. | -358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 60.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.2 in | 8.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 52.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 32.4 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 10.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 1.7 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 R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |