Comparison Ford Explorer II 4.9 XL 4WD (213 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | BMW |
| Model: | Explorer | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Explorer II | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.9 XL 4WD (213 Hp) | 318i (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Off-road vehicle | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 83 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 213 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4942 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4790 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1800 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1490 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 1205 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2310 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | The spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2600 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2010 kg | 1385 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 255/70 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 |