BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Mazda CX-5
- 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
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.8 in shorter (185.9 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.6 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.4 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 459 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 459 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.8 in shorter (185.9 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.6 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 180.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 72.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 106.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 7.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,236 lb | 3,777 lb | 459 lb |
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