2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford C-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2012 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford C-Max | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C-Max | R |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2788 mm | 3216 mm |
