BMW X3 vs Tesla Model Y Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Tesla Model Y
- 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
- Tesla Model Y width75.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 187.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.0 in narrower (74.6 in vs 75.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 63.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 320 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 4,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 320 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 4,555 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 63.9 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.0 in narrower (74.6 in vs 75.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Tesla Model Y
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Tesla Model Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 187.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 75.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 63.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 113.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 6.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,236 lb | 4,555 lb | 320 lb |
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