Acura RDX vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X3
- Length187.4 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,788 lb – 4,080 lb
- 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
- 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)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.5 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 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 185.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,934 lb | 4,236 lb | 302 lb |
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