2012 Ford Flex vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 Ford Flex and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 233 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Flex | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Flex | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
