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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2021 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 2,132 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 68 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,034 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,029 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 991 mm | -112 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 515 L | 187 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,356 L | 23.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,486 L | -1 L |
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 2021 Ford Explorer
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