Ford Explorer 2011 vs BMW iX3 2026

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BMW iX3
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83/100 Relative score in this comparison

BMW iX3 — most powerful, most efficient, safest

Ford Explorer 42
BMW iX3 83
most powerful · BMW iX3 most efficient · BMW iX3 safest · BMW iX3 biggest boot · Ford Explorer
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BMW iX3
BMW iX3
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Relative score in this comparison /100 42 83
Price & ownership
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Engine
Fuel type Petrol Electric
Displacement 3.5 L
Cylinders 6
Power 290 hp 469 hp
Torque 346 Nm 645 Nm
Battery capacity 108.7 kWh
Electric range 805 km
Performance
0–100 km/h 4.9 s
Top speed 210 km/h
Transmission Automatic · 6 Single-speed (EV) · 1
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD) All-wheel drive (AWD)
Fuel economy
Fuel economy 8.5 km/L
Tank capacity 70 L
Dimensions
Length 5,006 mm 4,782 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,895 mm
Height 1,803 mm 1,635 mm
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,897 mm
Boot capacity 2,285 L 520 L
Weight 2,057 kg 2,285 kg
Ground clearance
Seats 7 5
Doors 5 5
Safety
Airbags 6 8
NCAP rating
ADAS systems 0 4
  • Driving Assistant Professional
  • Front collision warning
  • Lane keeping assistant
  • Surround view
Features
Key features
  • Fifth-generation Explorer (KSA 2011–2019)
  • 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 — the volume KSA engine
  • 6-speed automatic with Terrain Management AWD
  • Move to unibody crossover platform
  • Sixth-generation BMW eDrive
  • 800V charging at up to 400 kW
  • Panoramic iDrive display
  • 58L front storage (frunk)
Warranty
Warranty 4 years / 200,000 km

FAQs about this comparison

Which costs less in fuel?

At 20,000 km per year, BMW iX3 2026 costs roughly 810 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 5,129 SAR for Ford Explorer 2011 (estimate at current Saudi prices).

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