BMW X3 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Acura RDX
- Length185.9 in – 186.1 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,931 lb – 4,317 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.7 in shorter (186.0 in vs 186.7 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.2 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 199 lb heavier (4,124 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 199 lb heavier (4,124 lb vs 3,926 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.7 in shorter (186.0 in vs 186.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Acura RDX
- 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.0 in | 186.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 108.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,124 lb | 3,926 lb | 199 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.9 in – 186.1 in).
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