Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Ford Flex | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.9 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 202.3 in | -20 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 75.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 67.6 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4471 lb. | -944 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 41.8 in | -4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.4 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 44.3 in | -10.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -43.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 45.0 ft3 | -32.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -74.3 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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 |