Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 112.6 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 205.3 in | 197.1 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.9 in | -4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 70.4 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4640 lb. | 4921 lb. | -281 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 61.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 61.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 39.8 in | 4.5 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 | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 85.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -28.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -26.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.7 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -63 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.