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2021 BMW X3 dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

185.9in long

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185.9 in long112.8 in wheelbase66.0 intall74.7 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 136 SUVs (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 BMW X3: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
sDrive30i RWD, xDrive30i AWD, xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid AWD185.9 in74.4 in74.7 in66.0 in112.8 in7.2 in39.4 ft
xDrive30e AWD185.9 in74.4 in74.7 in66.0 in112.8 in7.2 in39.7 ft
M40i AWD185.9 in74.7 in74.7 in66.0 in112.8 in7.2 in39.7 ft
2021 BMW X3: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
sDrive30i RWD3,931 lb to 4,630 lb
xDrive30i AWD4,041 lb to 4,630 lb
xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid AWD, xDrive30e AWD4,586 lb
M40i AWD4,244 lb
2021 BMW X3: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
sDrive30i RWD, xDrive30i AWD28.7 cu ft28.7 cu ft to 62.7 cu ft101.4 cu ft40.3 in36.4 in41.1 in39.1 in
xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid AWD27.2 cu ft59.4 cu ft101.4 cu ft40.3 in36.4 in41.1 in39.1 in
xDrive30e AWD28.7 cu ft27.2 cu ft101.4 cu ft40.3 in36.4 in41.1 in38.5 in
M40i AWD28.7 cu ft28.7 cu ft to 62.7 cu ft101.4 cu ft40.3 in36.4 in40.0 in38.5 in

Weight

sDrive30i RWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2021 BMW X3 in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes78.1 in34.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes102.1 in46.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes54.1 in82.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes102.1 in106.8 in
2021 BMW X3 through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes21.3 in18.0 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes33.3 in18.0 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 74.7 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 78.1 in spare length. 34.8 in each side.
  • Door: 33.3 in spare width. 18.0 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact SUV.

Longer than 43% of 136 SUVs (2021).

Median of 136 SUVs (2021): 188.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 28.7 cu ft. More than 61% of 140 SUVs (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 BMW X3 and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs X3Cargo, seats upvs X3
Jeep Grand Cherokee L204.9 in+19.0 in46.9 cu ft+18.2 cu ft
Lincoln Nautilus190.0 in+4.1 in37.2 cu ft+8.5 cu ft
Cadillac XT5189.6 in+3.7 in30.2 cu ft+1.5 cu ft
Ford Mustang Mach-E186.0 inabout the same29.7 cu ft+1.0 cu ft
BMW X3185.9 in-28.7 cu ft-
Alfa Romeo Stelvio184.6 in-1.3 in18.5 cu ft-10.2 cu ft
Volvo XC60184.6 in-1.3 in17.8 cu ft-10.9 cu ft
Audi Q5184.3 in-1.6 in25.9 cu ft-2.8 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz GLC183.3 in-2.6 in18.0 cu ft-10.7 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

sDrive30i RWD.

Front legroom
40.3 inMore than 13% of 136 SUVs (2021).
Rear legroom
36.4 inMore than 22% of 131 SUVs (2021).
Front headroom
41.1 inMore than 81% of 134 SUVs (2021).
Rear headroom
39.1 inMore than 61% of 131 SUVs (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked