Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X3

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

Side view
  • Length186.7 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,069 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X3 is 0.7 in shorter (186.7 in vs 186.0 in)
  • Width: BMW X3 is 0.2 in narrower (74.8 in vs 74.6 in)
  • Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 230 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 4,156 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 230 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 4,156 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.8 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  4. Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.0 in)
  5. Length: BMW X3 is 0.7 in shorter (186.7 in vs 186.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.2 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXBMW X3Difference
Length186.7 in186.0 in0.7 in
Width74.8 in74.6 in0.2 in
Height65.7 in66.0 in0.3 in
Wheelbase108.3 in112.8 in4.5 in
Ground clearance8.2 in8.0 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,926 lb4,156 lb230 lb

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