BMW X6 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X6 · Ford Explorer
- Length194.8 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Curb weight4,687 lb – 5,115 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X6 is 4.0 in shorter (194.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 365 lb heavier (4,901 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 365 lb heavier (4,901 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: BMW X6 is 4.0 in shorter (194.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 119.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X6 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X6 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.8 in | 198.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 119.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,901 lb | 4,536 lb | 365 lb |
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