Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Flex | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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 | 2,995 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 4,623 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,837 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 889 mm | -888 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 0 mm | 848 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 496 L | 53 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 17.5 | -16.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 1,501 L | 1 L |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series.