Jeep Cherokee vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · BMW X3
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,811 lb – 4,106 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 1.0 in shorter (182.0 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.3 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 187 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 4,145 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 187 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 4,145 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.3 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 1.0 in shorter (182.0 in vs 183.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for BMW X3
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 183.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 65.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 4,145 lb | 187 lb |
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