Ford Ranger vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · BMW X3
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.3 in – 71.3 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 10.6 in shorter (196.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 4.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.0 in taller (67.0 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 919 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,236 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 919 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,236 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 10.6 in shorter (196.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 4.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 74.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 112.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.0 in taller (67.0 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 4.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 185.9 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 66.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 112.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,236 lb | 919 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.4 in – 203.6 in).
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