2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2009 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 869 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Flex | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
