Ford Edge vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Edge · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.1 in
  • Height68.6 in
  • Wheelbase112.2 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,927 lb – 4,401 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.9 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 12.7 in shorter (188.1 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 4.2 in narrower (75.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Edge is 5.7 in taller (68.6 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Edge has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Edge is 544 lb heavier (4,164 lb vs 3,620 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Edge is 544 lb heavier (4,164 lb vs 3,620 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Ford Edge has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
  3. Height: Ford Edge is 5.7 in taller (68.6 in vs 62.9 in)
  4. Length: BMW X1 is 12.7 in shorter (188.1 in vs 175.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Edge · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1BMW X1 is narrower by 4.2 in
  • More ground clearanceFord EdgeFord Edge has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EdgeBMW X1Difference
Length188.1 in175.4 in12.7 in
Width75.9 in71.7 in4.2 in
Height68.6 in62.9 in5.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in105.1 in7.1 in
Ground clearance8.0 in7.0 in1.0 in
Curb weight4,164 lb3,620 lb544 lb

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