GMC Terrain vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · BMW X3
- Length185.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,853 lb – 4,049 lb
- Width72.8 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 2.3 in shorter (185.3 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 0.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 110.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 216 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 216 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 110.6 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 0.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 2.3 in shorter (185.3 in vs 183.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.3 in | 183.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 110.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,951 lb | 4,167 lb | 216 lb |
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