BMW Z4 (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2011 BMW Z4 and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
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
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	198.3 in	-31.4 in
Width	70.5 in	78.9 in	-8.4 in
Height	50.8 in	70.0 in	-19.2 in
Curb Weight	3318 lb.	4890 lb.	-1572 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.3 in	61.5 in	-8.2 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	40.6 in	-40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	61.0 in	-61 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.5 in	-39.5 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	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	42.2 in (over 1 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-71.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.9 ft³	21.0 ft³	-10.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	10.9	43.9 ft³	-33
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.9 ft³	81.7 ft³	-70.8 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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