Ford Escape vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · BMW X3
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.5 in shorter (180.5 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 653 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 653 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.5 in shorter (180.5 in vs 186.0 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 186.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 4,156 lb | 653 lb |
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