2024 BMW
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2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 21 - 23 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.7 ft3 | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 248 - 382 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.9 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 - 74.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X3.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Ford Explorer.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Explorer.
Performance
The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Explorer.
Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.