BMW 5-Series (2017) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2017 BMW 5-Series and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2017	2018
Model	BMW 5-Series	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.1 in	112.6 in	4.5 in
Length	194.6 in	198.3 in	-3.7 in
Width	73.5 in	78.9 in	-5.4 in
Height	58.2 in	70.0 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	4019 lb.	4890 lb.	-871 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	18.6 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	41.4 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	61.5 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.6 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	40.6 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	61.0 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	39.5 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-35.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.7 ft³	21.0 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.7	43.9 ft³	-25.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.7 ft³	81.7 ft³	-63 ft³

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