BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Ford Expedition (2006) Specs

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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	BMW 3-Series	Ford Expedition
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	119.0 in	-10.3 in
Length	178.2 in	205.8 in	-27.6 in
Width	71.5 in	78.7 in	-7.2 in
Height	55.8 in	76.7 in	-20.9 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	5352 lb.	-1890 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	28.0 gal.	-12.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.7 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	63.4 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	63.0 in	-63 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.2 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.8 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	64.3 in	-9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	62.4 in	-62.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.7 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	60.1 in	-60.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	116.2 in (over 3 rows)	-40.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	20.7 ft³	4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.8	60.9 ft³	-36.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	110.5 ft³	-52.5 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Expedition

2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2006	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review

2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review

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