Tesla Model Y vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model Y · BMW X3
- Length187.0 in
- Height63.9 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in
- Curb weight4,416 lb
- Width75.6 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.0 in shorter (187.0 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.0 in narrower (75.6 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.1 in taller (63.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 261 lb heavier (4,416 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 261 lb heavier (4,416 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 2.1 in taller (63.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 1.0 in narrower (75.6 in vs 74.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model Y · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model Y | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.0 in | 186.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 74.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 66.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 112.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,416 lb | 4,156 lb | 261 lb |
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