Ford Explorer vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X6
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,432 lb – 4,882 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X6 width78.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X6 is 5.1 in shorter (197.1 in vs 192.0 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)
- Ground clearance: BMW X6 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 243 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,900 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X6 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 243 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,900 lb)
- Length: BMW X6 is 5.1 in shorter (197.1 in vs 192.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 115.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 5.1 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
- More ground clearanceBMW X6 — BMW X6 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | BMW X6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 192.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 66.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 115.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,657 lb | 4,900 lb | 243 lb |
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