BMW X3 vs GMC Acadia Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · GMC Acadia
- Length183.4 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- GMC Acadia width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 17.4 in shorter (183.4 in vs 200.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 4.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 5.0 in taller (65.4 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 608 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 4,753 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 608 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 4,753 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 17.4 in shorter (183.4 in vs 200.8 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 5.0 in taller (65.4 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 4.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 17.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for GMC Acadia
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 4.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | GMC Acadia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 200.8 in | 17.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 70.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 118.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb | 4,753 lb | 608 lb |
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