Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Lexus RX 350 · BMW X3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length192.5 in
  • Height67.7 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,387 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.6 in
  • BMW X3 width74.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X3 is 8.7 in shorter (192.5 in vs 183.8 in)
  • Width: BMW X3 is 0.5 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.1 in)
  • Height: Lexus RX 350 is 1.6 in taller (67.7 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Lexus RX 350 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus RX 350 is 175 lb heavier (4,305 lb vs 4,130 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW X3 is 8.7 in shorter (192.5 in vs 183.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Lexus RX 350 is 175 lb heavier (4,305 lb vs 4,130 lb)
  3. Ground clearance: Lexus RX 350 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  4. Height: Lexus RX 350 is 1.6 in taller (67.7 in vs 66.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3BMW X3 is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Lexus RX 350 · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3BMW X3 is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceLexus RX 350Lexus RX 350 has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3Based on length × width (BMW X3)

Dimension comparison

SpecLexus RX 350BMW X3Difference
Length192.5 in183.8 in8.7 in
Width74.6 in74.1 in0.5 in
Height67.7 in66.1 in1.6 in
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in0.8 in
Ground clearance8.2 in8.0 in0.2 in
Curb weight4,305 lb4,130 lb175 lb

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