Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 112.6 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 197.1 in | -30.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.9 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 70.4 in | -19.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3318 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 61.3 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.0 in | -61 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 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 | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -71.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -32.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -69.8 ft3 |
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 |
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