GMC Acadia vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · BMW X3
- Length193.6 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,956 lb
- Width75.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 7.6 in shorter (193.6 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.8 in narrower (75.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 200 lb heavier (3,956 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 200 lb heavier (3,956 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 7.6 in shorter (193.6 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.8 in narrower (75.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 186.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 74.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 112.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,956 lb | 4,156 lb | 200 lb |
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