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Comparison - BMW X3 xDrive 35i 2015 - vs - Ford Explorer Limited 2015
Suv one:
BMW X3 xDrive 35i 2015
General
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Make:
BMW
Ford
Model:
X3
Explorer
Average Price:
41,380
Updated:
28 Nov 2016
34,429
Updated:
30 Nov 2016
Car Type:
SUV
SUV
Drive Type:
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year:
2015
2015
Total Seating:
5
7
Transmission:
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth:
yes
yes
Heated seats:
yes
yes
Navigation:
no
yes
Doors:
5
Fuel Tank Capacity:
17.70gals
18.60gals
Exterior Colors:
Color:
Alpine White
#F4F4F7
Black Sapphire Metallic
#454344
Carbon Black Metallic
#3B4255
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
#44527F
Glacier Silver Metallic
#DDE0E5
Jet Black
#000000
Melbourne Red Metallic
#8E3031
Mineral Silver Metallic
#C6C2C1
Mineral White Metallic
#E4E4E4
Space Gray Metallic
#9898A0
Sparkling Brown Metallic
#453C37
Color:
Deep Impact Blue Metallic
#021A98
Ingot Silver Metallic
#AEB2B5
Oxford White Clearcoat
#FFFFFF
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#8E1C26
Tuxedo Black Metallic
#191919
Fuel
Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Flexible
Fuel Economy City USA:
19.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY:
26.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type:
Petrol/Gas
Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)
Engine and Performance
Valves:
24
24
Cylinders:
6
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement:
3.00L
3.50L
Torque:
300ft-lbs
at 1 300rpm
255ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower:
300hp
at 5 800rpm
290hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type:
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle:
39.00Feet
38.90Feet
Convenience
Cruise Control:
yes
yes
Door Pockets:
yes
yes
Cupholders:
yes
yes
Overhead console:
no
yes
Seatback Storage:
yes
yes
Power Steering:
yes
yes
Parking sensors:
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt:
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel:
yes
yes
Rear View Camera:
no
yes
Front view Camera:
no
no
Side view Camera:
no
no
On steering wheel:
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience:
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Hands-Free Calling*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Destination Download*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adjustable pedals
Exterior Dimensions
Length:
183.40in
197.10in
Width:
74.10in
78.90in
Height:
66.10in
70.40in
Ground Clearance:
8.00in
7.60in
Front Track:
62.80in
67.00in
Rear Track:
63.40in
67.00in
Wheel Base:
110.60in
112.60in
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.70
41.40
Rear Head Room:
39.10
40.50
Front Leg Room:
39.90in
43.10in
Rear leg room:
36.80in
39.80in
Front Hip Room:
56.50in
57.30in
Front Shoulder Room:
58.40in
61.30in
Rear Hip Room:
54.80in
56.70in
Rear Shoulder room:
57.40in
61.00in
Weights and capacites
Cargo Capacity:
63.30cu.ft
80.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:
3000lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:
27.60cu.ft
21.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach:
25.70degrees
20.30degrees
Angle of Departure:
22.60degrees
21.30degrees
Curb Weight:
4230.00lbs
4697.00lbs
Instruments
External Temperature Display:
yes
yes
Clock:
yes
yes
Trip computer:
yes
yes
Techometer:
yes
yes
Compass:
no
yes
More Instruments:
Low fuel level warning
Power Features
Power windows:
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors:
yes
no
More Power Features:
Heated mirrors
Remote window operation
Power mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Digital keypad power door locks
Seats
Rear Seat Collapsible:
yes
yes
Front Seats Features:
Split-folding rear seatback
Height adjustable driver seat
Leatherette
8 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Rear Seats Features:
Remote keyless power door locks
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Suspension
Front Suspension:
MacPherson strut front suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension:
Multi-link rear suspension
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info:
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension
Comfort
Interior air Filtration:
yes
yes
Climate Control:
yes
no
More Comfort Features:
Extended cabin heating/cooling
Front and rear reading lights
Rear and cargo floor mats
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Cargo area light
Leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirro
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Three zone climate control
Entertainment
DVD player:
no
no
AM/FM Radio:
yes
yes
Satellite radio:
no
yes
Video monitor:
no
yes
More Entertainment:
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Radio data system
12 total speakers
Diversity antenna
205 watts stereo output
Memory card slot
USB connection
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
390 watts stereo output
Sony premium brand stereo system
Sony premium brand speakers
Mast antenna
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Exterior Features
Sunroof:
yes
no
Rear defogger:
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof:
Remote sunroof operation
Power glass sunroof
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Fixed glass rear sunroof
Roof rack
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Alloy Wheels:
yes
yes
Wheel size:
18 x 8.0
20
Wheels more:
Run flat tires
Painted alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions:
Width:
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio:
50
Diameter:
R18
Width:
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio:
50
Diameter:
R20
Safety Features
ABS:
yes
yes
Front head airbags:
yes
yes
Rear head airbags:
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags:
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist:
yes
yes
Traction control:
yes
yes
Child seat anchors:
yes
yes
Front brakes:
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control:
yes
yes
Rear brakes:
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks:
yes
yes
Daytime running lights:
yes
no
Engine immobilizer:
yes
yes
Front fog lights:
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps:
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps:
yes
yes
Front headrests:
yes
yes
Rear headrests:
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring:
yes
yes
More Safety Features:
Parking Assistant
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Emergency Service*
Post-collision safety system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Adaptive headlights
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support
Post-collision safety system
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Rear height adjustable headrests
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
Options
Packages:
Driver Assistance Plus
Cold Weather Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
Premium Package
XLine
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Technology Package
M Sport
Equipment Group 302A
Equipment Group 300A
Equipment Group 301A
Exterior Options:
Roof Rails In Satin Aluminum
19" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 622M
20" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 310M
19" Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels - Style 309
Wheel Lock Kit
Power Liftgate
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Rear Bumper Protector
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires
Roof Rack Crossbars
Splash Guards
Interior Options:
Rear Manual Side Window Shades
Navigation System
Concierge Services
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth Plus Smartphone Integration
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
Heated Front Seats
Smokers Kit w/Element
2nd Row Captain's Chairs
Rear Cargo Well Protector
DVD Headrest
Rear Retractable Cargo Shade
2nd Row Console
Voice Activated Navigation System
All-Weather Floor Mats
Colors
Interior Colors:
Color:
Beige, leatherette
#AEA18E
Black Nevada w/Gray Contrast Stitching, premium leather
#131313
Black Nevada, premium leather
#010101
Black, leatherette
#131313
Ivory White Nevada w/Red Contrast Stitching, premium leather
#D1D0CE
Mocha Nevada w/Orange Contrast Stitching, premium leather
#57524F
Oyster Nevada, premium leather
#B9B6AD
Saddle Brown Nevada, premium leather
#664F3F
Sand Beige Nevada, premium leather
#B9AC99
Color:
Medium Light Stone, cloth
#7C7B78
Suv two:
Ford Explorer Limited 2015
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