Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 119.1 in | -2 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 198.8 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 78.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 69.9 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4019 lb. | 4727 lb. | -708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 61.8 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.5 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.9 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.0 in | -2.5 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 | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.7 | 47.9 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -69.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.