Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 108.7 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 178.2 in | 20.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 55.8 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4529 lb. | 3671 lb. | 858 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.4 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 55.4 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 0.0 in | 59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 55.1 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.6 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 24.8 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 29.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.