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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5000 353 Nm@1250 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,625 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,631 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 85 L | -25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 983 mm | -10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 937 mm | -48 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 496 L | 385 L | 111 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 1,243 L | 16.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,501 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
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