Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Edge | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 98.3 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 166.9 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.5 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 50.8 in | 16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 3307 lb. | 749 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.3 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 0.0 in | 39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 0.0 in | 58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 58 ft3 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 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 |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |