Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6600 305 Nm@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,797 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,564 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,845 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 67 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 960 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 909 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 850 L | -465 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 30.0 | -29 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,010 L | 0 L |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |