Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse Lang (2010 – 2013) vs Ford Flex (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Ford Flex is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 333 hp. The Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse Lang is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. The Ford Flex is the lighter car, from 2,027 kg against 2,408 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
R-Klasse Lang
2010 – 2013
|
Ford
Flex
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 272 – 333 hp | 266 – 360 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 480 Nm | 332 – 481 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 7.8 s | 6.9 – 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 200 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 L/100 km | 12.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,159 mm | 5,126 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 2,256 mm |
| Height | 1,664 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,408 – 2,417 kg | 2,027 – 2,195 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.