GMC Terrain vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · BMW X3
- Length182.3 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 7.9 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,841 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Terrain is 3.7 in shorter (182.3 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.6 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 572 lb heavier (3,645 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 572 lb heavier (3,645 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Length: GMC Terrain is 3.7 in shorter (182.3 in vs 186.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Terrain — Based on length × width (GMC Terrain)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 186.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 66.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 112.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,645 lb | 4,217 lb | 572 lb |
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