Ford Explorer vs BMW X7 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X7
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- 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 0.9 in taller (70.2 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 805 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 5,516 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X7 is 805 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 5,516 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 122.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 203.3 in)
- Height: BMW X7 is 0.9 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.1 in)
- 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
| Spec | Ford Explorer | BMW X7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 203.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 71.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 122.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 5,516 lb | 805 lb |
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