Tesla Model X vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model X · BMW X6
- Length198.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight5,267 lb – 5,377 lb
- Width81.5 in
- BMW X6 width78.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X6 is 6.3 in shorter (198.3 in vs 192.0 in)
- Width: BMW X6 is 3.4 in narrower (81.5 in vs 78.1 in)
- Height: BMW X6 is 0.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X6 has 2.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 422 lb heavier (5,322 lb vs 4,900 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X6 has 2.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 422 lb heavier (5,322 lb vs 4,900 lb)
- Width: BMW X6 is 3.4 in narrower (81.5 in vs 78.1 in)
- Length: BMW X6 is 6.3 in shorter (198.3 in vs 192.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 115.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model X · garage fit for BMW X6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X6 — BMW X6 is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X6 — BMW X6 has 2.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model X | BMW X6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 192.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 81.5 in | 78.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 115.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 8.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5,322 lb | 4,900 lb | 422 lb |
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