Ford Ranger vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · BMW X3
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,441 lb
- Width85.8 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 24.8 in shorter (210.8 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 11.2 in narrower (85.8 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 5.1 in taller (71.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 138 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: BMW X3 is 11.2 in narrower (85.8 in vs 74.6 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 24.8 in shorter (210.8 in vs 186.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 5.1 in taller (71.1 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 24.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 11.2 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 186.0 in | 24.8 in |
| Width | 85.8 in | 74.6 in | 11.2 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 66.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 112.8 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,293 lb | 4,156 lb | 138 lb |
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