Nissan Murano vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Murano · BMW X3
- Length192.4 in
- Height66.6 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,790 lb – 4,017 lb
- Width75.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 8.6 in shorter (192.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.3 in narrower (75.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 0.5 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 227 lb heavier (3,904 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 227 lb heavier (3,904 lb vs 4,130 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 8.6 in shorter (192.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.3 in narrower (75.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 0.5 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Murano · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Murano | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 183.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 66.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,904 lb | 4,130 lb | 227 lb |
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