Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 112.6 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 198.3 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 78.9 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 70.0 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4103 lb. | 4890 lb. | -787 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.5 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 61.0 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | -25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -25.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.