BMW X6 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X6 · Ford Explorer
- Length192.0 in
- Height66.5 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight4,630 lb – 5,170 lb
- Width78.1 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X6 is 6.3 in shorter (192.0 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: BMW X6 is 0.8 in narrower (78.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X6 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 228 lb heavier (4,900 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 228 lb heavier (4,900 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Length: BMW X6 is 6.3 in shorter (192.0 in vs 198.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X6 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X6 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X6 — BMW X6 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X6 — BMW X6 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X6 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.0 in | 198.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 78.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 70.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,900 lb | 4,672 lb | 228 lb |
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