BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Mazda CX-5
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.1 in shorter (183.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 730 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,401 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 730 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,401 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.1 in shorter (183.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.1 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 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.5 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 | 183.8 in | 178.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 3,401 lb | 730 lb |
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