BMW X3 vs Tesla Model Y Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Tesla Model Y
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Tesla Model Y width75.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.2 in shorter (183.8 in vs 187.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 63.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 425 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 4,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 425 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 4,555 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 63.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Tesla Model Y
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Tesla Model Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 187.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 75.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 63.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 113.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 4,555 lb | 425 lb |
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