BMW X3 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Ford Escape
- Length185.9 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight4,079 lb – 4,392 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.0 in shorter (185.9 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 753 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 753 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.0 in shorter (185.9 in vs 180.9 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 180.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 106.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 7.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,236 lb | 3,483 lb | 753 lb |
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