BMW X3 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Ford Escape
- Length179.9 in
- Height65.9 in
- Wheelbase110.1 in
- Curb weight4,012 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.0 in taller (65.9 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 552 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,461 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 552 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,461 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.0 in taller (65.9 in vs 68.9 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 174.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 68.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 103.1 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,012 lb | 3,461 lb | 552 lb |
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