BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Ford Explorer (2022) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2022 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2012	2022
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
Transmission	6-speed 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	3671 lb.	4529 lb.	-858 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.9 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.7 in	-3.3 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

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

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