Ford Explorer vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X6
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X6 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X6 is 3.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 313 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,985 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 313 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,985 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Length: BMW X6 is 3.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for BMW X6
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | BMW X6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 194.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,985 lb | 313 lb |
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