Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.7 in
  • Height65.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,924 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in
  • BMW X3 width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: BMW X3 is 0.6 in narrower (73.6 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: BMW X3 is 0.7 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 88 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 88 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  3. Height: BMW X3 is 0.7 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.9 in)
  4. Width: BMW X3 is 0.6 in narrower (73.6 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Length: BMW X3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 179.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXBMW X3Difference
Length180.7 in179.9 in0.8 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in0.6 in
Height65.2 in65.9 in0.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in110.1 in5.8 in
Curb weight3,924 lb4,012 lb88 lb

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