Ford Explorer 2019 vs BMW X7 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.3 Hybrid | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Ford Explorer) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (BMW X7), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW X7, whereas torque is 347 NM less than BMW X7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Explorer is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X7, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Explorer is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2485 litres | 2120 litres | |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 3`295 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 63 400 | |
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