Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 10-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 119.1 in | -20.8 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 198.8 in | -31.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.9 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 69.9 in | -19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 4545 lb. | -1304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 61.8 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.2 in | -59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.9 in | -61.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 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 | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -71.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.9 | 47.9 ft3 | -37 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -76.9 ft3 |
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
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