Subaru Outback vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · BMW X3
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height59.1 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,310 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width69.7 in
- BMW X3 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 7.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 4.8 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 542 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,012 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 542 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,012 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 4.8 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 7.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 179.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 179.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 66.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 4,012 lb | 542 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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