Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Flex | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 108.7 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 178.2 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.8 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 3462 lb. | 1009 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 38.5 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 34.6 in | 9.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 24.8 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Flex.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |