Buick Encore vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · BMW i3
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width69.9 in
- BMW i3 width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 11.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 157.0 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 3.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 366 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 2,932 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 366 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 2,932 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 11.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 157.0 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 3.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for BMW i3
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore — Buick Encore has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 157.0 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 62.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 101.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 2,932 lb | 366 lb |
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