Ford Escape vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · BMW X3
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 643 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 643 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 7.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 186.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 4,217 lb | 643 lb |
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