Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 116.9 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 193.1 in | 4 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.2 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.6 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4921 lb. | 4519 lb. | 402 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.1 in | 3.7 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) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.4 | 25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 62.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |