BMW X1 vs Ford Edge Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Ford Edge

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

Side view
  • Length176.5 in
  • Height60.8 in
  • Wheelbase108.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,527 lb – 3,891 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Ford Edge width75.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 11.6 in shorter (176.5 in vs 188.1 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 5.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 75.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Edge is 7.8 in taller (60.8 in vs 68.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Edge has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Edge is 455 lb heavier (3,709 lb vs 4,164 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Edge has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Height: Ford Edge is 7.8 in taller (60.8 in vs 68.6 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Edge is 455 lb heavier (3,709 lb vs 4,164 lb)
  4. Width: BMW X1 is 5.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 75.9 in)
  5. Length: BMW X1 is 11.6 in shorter (176.5 in vs 188.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Ford Edge
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1BMW X1 is narrower by 5.1 in
  • More ground clearanceFord EdgeFord Edge has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X1Ford EdgeDifference
Length176.5 in188.1 in11.6 in
Width70.8 in75.9 in5.1 in
Height60.8 in68.6 in7.8 in
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in3.5 in
Ground clearance7.0 in8.0 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,709 lb4,164 lb455 lb

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