Acura RDX vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X3

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

Side view
  • Length187.4 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,788 lb – 4,080 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X3 is 1.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 185.9 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 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 302 lb heavier (3,934 lb vs 4,236 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 302 lb heavier (3,934 lb vs 4,236 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.8 in)
  4. Length: BMW X3 is 1.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 185.9 in)
  5. Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3BMW X3 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3BMW X3 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura RDXAcura RDX has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3Based on length × width (BMW X3)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXBMW X3Difference
Length187.4 in185.9 in1.5 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 in7.2 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,934 lb4,236 lb302 lb

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