Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,497 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,239 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,470 kg | 2,014 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 85 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,011 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 937 mm | -937 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,072 mm (over 1 row) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 385 L | -76 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.9 | 1,243 L | 9.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 | 2,370 L | 8.9 |
2011 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |