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BMW X3 (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW X3 and 2011 Ford Explorer specs.

2006 BMW X3 and 2011 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model BMW X3 Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
225 hp@5900
214 lb-ft@3500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,797 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 5,006 mm -1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,845 kg 2,156 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 70 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,031 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,557 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,455 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,029 mm 959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,549 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,440 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 1,011 mm 908 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,290 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,034 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 843 mm -843 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 595 L 255 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 1,240 L 29
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 2,285 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review
 

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