2023 BMW X3 dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
185.9in long
- 15 ft 5.9 in. 4.72 m.
- 74.4 in wide, 66.0 in tall. 4,079 lb.
- sDrive30i RWD.
- Compact SUV.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD, sDrive30i RWD, xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD, xDrive30i AWD | 185.9 in | 74.4 in | 74.7 in | 66.0 in | 112.8 in | 7.2 in | 39.4 ft |
| sDrive30i SA RWD, xDrive30i SA AWD | 185.9 in | 74.4 in | 74.7 in | 66.0 in | 112.6 in | 7.2 in | 39.4 ft |
| M40i AWD | 185.9 in | 74.7 in | 74.7 in | 66.0 in | 112.8 in | 7.2 in | 39.4 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD, sDrive30i RWD | 4,079 lb |
| sDrive30i SA RWD | 4,079 lb |
| xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD, xDrive30i AWD | 4,149 lb |
| xDrive30i SA AWD | 4,149 lb |
| M40i AWD | 4,151 lb to 4,630 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa RWD, xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle South Africa AWD | 28.7 cu ft | 62.7 cu ft | 101.4 cu ft | 40.3 in | 36.4 in | 41.1 in | 39.1 in |
| sDrive30i RWD, xDrive30i AWD, M40i AWD | 28.7 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft to 62.7 cu ft | 101.4 cu ft | 40.3 in | 36.4 in | 41.1 in | 39.1 in |
| sDrive30i SA RWD, xDrive30i SA AWD | 28.7 cu ft | 62.7 cu ft | 101.4 cu ft | 40.3 in | 36.4 in | 41.1 in | 39.1 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 4,079 lb
- Kilograms
- 1,850 kg
- US tons
- 2.0 tons
sDrive30i RWD. All trims: 4,079 lb to 4,149 lb.
Heavier than 39% of 168 SUVs (2023).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 78.1 in | 34.8 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 102.1 in | 46.8 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 54.1 in | 82.8 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 102.1 in | 106.8 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 21.3 in | 18.0 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 33.3 in | 18.0 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 44% of 171 SUVs (2023).
Median of 171 SUVs (2023): 188.4 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 28.7 cu ft. More than 62% of 174 SUVs (2023).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs X3 | Cargo, seats up | vs X3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | 192.5 in | +6.6 in | 29.6 cu ft | +0.9 cu ft |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 190.0 in | +4.1 in | 37.2 cu ft | +8.5 cu ft |
| Cadillac XT5 | 189.6 in | +3.7 in | 30.0 cu ft | +1.3 cu ft |
| VinFast VF8 | 187.0 in | +1.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| BMW X3 | 185.9 in | - | 28.7 cu ft | - |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 185.7 in | about the same | 18.0 cu ft | -10.7 cu ft |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 184.6 in | -1.3 in | 18.5 cu ft | -10.2 cu ft |
| Subaru Solterra | 184.6 in | -1.3 in | 23.8 cu ft | -4.9 cu ft |
| Audi Q5 | 184.3 in | -1.6 in | 25.9 cu ft | -2.8 cu ft |
Legroom and headroom
sDrive30i RWD.
- Front legroom
- 40.3 inMore than 12% of 172 SUVs (2023).
- Rear legroom
- 36.4 inMore than 20% of 168 SUVs (2023).
- Front headroom
- 41.1 inMore than 80% of 170 SUVs (2023).
- Rear headroom
- 39.1 inMore than 63% of 169 SUVs (2023).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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