BMW X7 2018 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X7 engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Ford Explorer. Thanks to more power BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 12.4 | |
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The BMW X7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X7 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the BMW X7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X7 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| BMW X7 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X7 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger. BMW X7 is 13 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 326 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2120 litres | 2313 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 193 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`155 kg | 3`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`320 kg | 2`102 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 835 kg | 1`123 kg | |
| BMW X7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Ford Explorer. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 62 200 | 21 000 | |
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