Porsche Macan vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Porsche Macan · BMW X3
- Length184.3 in – 185.0 in
- Height63.4 in – 63.9 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in – 7.8 in
- Curb weight3,902 lb – 4,244 lb
- Width76.1 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.8 in shorter (184.7 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 2.0 in narrower (76.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.4 in taller (63.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 57 lb heavier (4,073 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.4 in taller (63.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 2.0 in narrower (76.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 57 lb heavier (4,073 lb vs 4,130 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.8 in shorter (184.7 in vs 183.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Porsche Macan · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Macan | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.7 in | 183.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 74.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 66.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,073 lb | 4,130 lb | 57 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 185.0 in).
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