Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs BMW X7 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X7

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

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • BMW X7 width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 4.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 203.3 in)
  • Width: BMW X7 is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: BMW X7 is 1.0 in taller (70.1 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 122.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X7 is 980 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 5,516 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X7 is 980 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 5,516 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 122.2 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 203.3 in)
  4. Height: BMW X7 is 1.0 in taller (70.1 in vs 71.1 in)
  5. Width: BMW X7 is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for BMW X7
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X7 — BMW X7 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerBMW X7Difference
Length198.8 in203.3 in4.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in0.2 in
Height70.1 in71.1 in1.0 in
Wheelbase119.1 in122.2 in3.1 in
Ground clearance8.1 in——
Curb weight4,536 lb5,516 lb980 lb

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