Ford Edge vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Edge · BMW X3
- Length188.8 in
- Height68.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,959 lb – 4,477 lb
- Width75.9 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 2.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.3 in narrower (75.9 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Ford Edge is 2.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Edge has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 18 lb heavier (4,218 lb vs 4,236 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Edge has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.2 in)
- Height: Ford Edge is 2.3 in taller (68.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.3 in narrower (75.9 in vs 74.6 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 2.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Edge · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Edge — Ford Edge has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Edge | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 185.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 74.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 66.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,218 lb | 4,236 lb | 18 lb |
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