Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X6

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

Side view
  • Length197.1 in
  • Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,732 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • BMW X6 width78.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X6 is 5.0 in shorter (197.1 in vs 192.1 in)
  • Width: BMW X6 is 0.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X6 is 360 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 5,005 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X6 is 360 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 5,005 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.5 in)
  3. Length: BMW X6 is 5.0 in shorter (197.1 in vs 192.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 115.5 in)
  5. Width: BMW X6 is 0.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for BMW X6
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X6 — BMW X6 is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerBMW X6Difference
Length197.1 in192.1 in5.0 in
Width78.9 in78.1 in0.8 in
Height70.7 in66.5 in4.2 in
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in2.9 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight4,645 lb5,005 lb360 lb

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