Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 115.5 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 191.1 in | 6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.1 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 69.5 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4752 lb. | 5335 lb. | -583 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 60.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.0 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.6 in | 3.2 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 BMW X5.