Comparison - BMW X3 M 2020 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

76,900

Updated:

01 Sep 2019

58,250

Updated:

19 Sep 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.20gals

21.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Toronto Red Metallic

#BE1011

Sunstone Metaliic

#C6C0B2

Phytonic Blue Metallic

#315D84

Dark Graphite Metallic

#545454

Alpine White

#FFFFFF

Black Sapphire Metallic

#252627

Donington Grey Metallic

#9D9C98

Color:

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#727476

Star White Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Blue Diamond Metallic

#264154

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Lucid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Silver Spruce Metallic

#B1BBB1

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2020 BMW X3 M comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Turbocharged six-cylinder engine produces 473 horsepower or 503 in Competition model.All-wheel-drive system sourced from the BMW M5.Updated suspension components and chassis reinforcement.

Pros
Accelerates faster than many sports cars
Grip and handling are excellent
Still as practical as a standard X3

Cons
Excessively stiff ride, even in the softest setting
Exhaust can drone at highway speeds

By:

edmunds.com

BMW's heroic performance SUV lineup now has a compact offering in the form of the X3 M and the X3 M Competition. Honestly, we're surprised it took this long for the masters at the M performance division to swap out the X3's already sporty suspension with even sportier gear and drop in a more powerful engine.

By:

caranddriver.com

BMW's X3 M Competition promises to blend urban family friendliness with spirited road and track performance. But we threw that out the window and instead went rallying in the Outback.

Pros
Impressive surrogate rally car chops
Great chassis on clay
Proper M-spec running gear
Bloody quick on dirt

Cons
Cleaning out the bulldust afterwards

By:

caradvice.com.au

The Ford Explorer is fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the sixth Explorer generation introduced for 2020.The 2020 Ford Explorer comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.

Pros
Increased passenger space and cargo room
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Additional tech and driver assistance features

Cons
Maximum seating capacity is seven, and most are equipped to seat six
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Interior materials could be better in the higher trims
Not enough USB ports

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.

Pros
Great ride and handling
Attractive profile, styling
Soft, nicely detailed cabin
Quiet interior

Cons
Cramped third row
Sluggish/drab infotainment
Hybrid emphasizes capability, not mpg

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Ford Explorer ranked #18 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Impressive standard safety and tech features
Broad, airy cabin
Lots of cargo space
Lineup of powerful, refined engines

Cons
Bland interior in lower trims
So-so upgraded infotainment system

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usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

14.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

19.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

Torque:

442ft-lbs

at 2 600rpm

380ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

503hp

at 5 950rpm

365hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

41.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

186.20in

198.80in

Width:

74.70in

78.90in

Height:

65.70in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.20in

Front Track:

63.90in

66.90in

Rear Track:

63.10in

66.90in

Wheel Base:

112.80in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.10

38.90

Rear Head Room:

39.10

38.20

Front Leg Room:

40.40in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

36.40in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.60in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.00in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

62.70cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

28.70cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4620.00lbs

4727.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

16 Total Speakers

600 Watts Stereo Output

12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

2 Subwoofer(S)

USB Connection

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete) yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

21 X 10.0 In.

20 In.

Wheels more:

Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

Performance Tires

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

265.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Width:

255.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Brake Drying

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Emergency Braking Preparation

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

M Driver's Package

Driving Assistance Plus Package

Executive Package

Equipment Group 600A

Premium Technology Package

Exterior Options:

M Carbon Exterior Package

21" Premium Aluminum Wheels

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rack Crossbars

License Plate Bracket

Splash Guards

Interior Options:

Front Ventilated Seats

M Seat Belts

Mobility Kit

All-Weather Floor Mats

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Rear Cargo Well Protector

Smokers Kit W/Element

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black/Black Merino w/Midrand Beige Contrast Stitching, premium leather Alcantara

#000000

Sakhir Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather

#CE4B36

Tartufo Extended Merino premium leather

#9D7866

Ivory White Extended Merino premium leather

#F1F2ED

Black Extended Merino premium leather

#000000

Merino w/Extended Contents Adelaide, premium leather

#585448

Color:

Ebony, premium leather

#000000

Light Sandstone, premium leather

#CACBB4

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Comparison - BMW X3 M 2020 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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