Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Ford Flex | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 117.9 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 201.8 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 68.0 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 4471 lb. | -6 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 41.8 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 44.3 in | -2 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 43.2 ft3 | -26.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -66.9 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Flex.