BMW X3 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Ford Escape
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.9 in shorter (183.8 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 647 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 647 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.9 in shorter (183.8 in vs 180.9 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 180.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 3,483 lb | 647 lb |
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