GMC Acadia vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · BMW X3
- Length200.8 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 17.4 in shorter (200.8 in vs 183.4 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 4.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 5.0 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 608 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,145 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 608 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,145 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 17.4 in shorter (200.8 in vs 183.4 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 5.0 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 110.6 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 4.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 17.4 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 4.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 183.4 in | 17.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,753 lb | 4,145 lb | 608 lb |
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