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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. BMW 3-Series (2010) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Ford Explorer BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 108.7 in 3.9 in
Length 197.1 in 178.2 in 18.9 in
Width 78.9 in 71.5 in 7.4 in
Height 70.4 in 55.8 in 14.6 in
Curb Weight 4557 lb. 3462 lb. 1095 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 38.5 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 55.4 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 0.0 in 57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.5 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 38.0 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 55.1 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 0.0 in 56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 34.6 in 5.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 0.0 in 37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.8 in 0.0 in 50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.7 in 0.0 in 40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 0.0 in 33.2 in
Total Legroom 113.6 in (over 3 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 24.8 ft3 -3.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 24.8 19 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 58.0 ft3 22.7 ft3

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2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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