Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5000 295 lb-ft@1550 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.6 in | 2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 182.0 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.3 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 56.3 in | 13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4633 lb. | 4050 lb. | 583 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 55.1 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.0 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.0 in | 4.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 17.5 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 | 28.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series.