Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,031 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,029 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,011 mm | 878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 595 L | 107 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,240 L | 23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.