Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 119.1 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 198.8 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 69.9 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3815 lb. | 4529 lb. | -714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 61.8 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.9 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.0 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 47.9 ft3 | -23.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -29.8 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.