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2020 Ford Explorer VI vs. 2017 BMW X3

Here’s how 2020 Ford Explorer VI and 2017 BMW X3 compare in size: 2020 Ford Explorer VI is longer than 2017 BMW X3, offering more overall body length. 2020 Ford Explorer VI is wider than 2017 BMW X3, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2020 Ford Explorer VI is taller than 2017 BMW X3, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
5062 mm199.3 in
4727 mm186.1 in
Width
2004 mm78.9 in
1897 mm74.7 in
Height
1783 mm70.2 in
1676 mm66.0 in

2020 Ford Explorer VI Side View Left
5062 mm199.3 in 🟒 +335 mm+13.2 in (+7.1%)
2017 BMW X3 Side View Left
4727 mm186.1 in πŸ”΄ -335 mm-13.2 in (-6.6%)
2020 Ford Explorer VI Front View
2004 mm78.9 in 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+5.6%)
2017 BMW X3 Front View
1897 mm74.7 in πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-5.3%)
2020 Ford Explorer VI Rear View
1783 mm70.2 in 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+6.4%)
2017 BMW X3 Rear View
1676 mm66.0 in πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-6.0%)
2020 Ford Explorer VI
2017 BMW X3

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2020
2017

Production:

2019-2024 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5049-5062 mm198.8-199.3 in
🟒 +322 mm+12.7 in (+6.8%) - 🟒 +354 mm+13.9 in (+7.5%)
4708-4727 mm185.4-186.1 in
πŸ”΄ -354 mm-13.9 in (-7.0%) - πŸ”΄ -322 mm-12.7 in (-6.4%)

Width:

2004 mm78.9 in
🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+5.6%) - 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+6.0%)
1891-1897 mm74.4-74.7 in
πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-5.6%) - πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-5.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

2100-2107 mm82.7-83.0 in
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2268-2285 mm89.3-90.0 in
🟒 +129 mm+5.1 in (+6.0%) - 🟒 +147 mm+5.8 in (+6.9%)
2139 mm84.2 in
πŸ”΄ -147 mm-5.8 in (-6.4%) - πŸ”΄ -129 mm-5.1 in (-5.7%)

Height:

1775-1783 mm69.9-70.2 in
🟒 +99 mm+3.9 in (+5.9%) - 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+6.4%)
1676 mm66.0 in
πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-6.0%) - πŸ”΄ -99 mm-3.9 in (-5.6%)

Ground Clearance:

200-211 mm7.9-8.3 in
πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-2.0%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+3.4%)
204 mm8.0 in
πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-3.3%) - 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+2.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

330-515 liter11.7-18.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -220 liter-7.8 cu ft (-40.0%) - 🟒 +65 liter+2.3 cu ft (+14.4%)
450-550 liter15.9-19.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -65 liter-2.3 cu ft (-12.6%) - 🟒 +220 liter+7.8 cu ft (+66.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

2274-2485 liter80.3-87.8 cu ft
🟒 +674 liter+23.8 cu ft (+42.1%) - 🟒 +985 liter+34.8 cu ft (+65.7%)
1500-1600 liter53.0-56.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -985 liter-34.8 cu ft (-39.6%) - πŸ”΄ -674 liter-23.8 cu ft (-29.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1968-2391 kg4339-5271 lbs
πŸ”΄ -52 kg-115 lbs (-2.6%) - 🟒 +706 kg+1556 lbs (+41.9%)
1685-2020 kg3715-4453 lbs
πŸ”΄ -706 kg-1556 lbs (-29.5%) - 🟒 +52 kg+115 lbs (+2.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

3160 kg6967 lbs
🟒 +540 kg+1190 lbs (+20.6%) - 🟒 +800 kg+1764 lbs (+33.9%)
2360-2620 kg5203-5776 lbs
πŸ”΄ -800 kg-1764 lbs (-25.3%) - πŸ”΄ -540 kg-1190 lbs (-17.1%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)
100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 18
20-inch rims:
  • 20
  • 8J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20
21-inch rims:
  • 21
18-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 18
  • 7J x 18
20-inch rims:
  • 8.0J x 20
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8J x 20
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 255/55 R20 (W:255 | H:55 | D:20)
  • 255/65 R18 (W:255 | H:65 | D:18)
  • 275/45 R21 (W:275 | H:45 | D:21)
  • 225/60 R18 104W (W:225 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 225/60 R18 (W:225 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 225/60 R18 104W XL (W:225 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R20 103W (W:245 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 245/45 R20 (W:245 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 245/45 R20 103W XL (W:245 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 245/50 R19 (W:245 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R20 106W (W:275 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R20 (W:275 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R20 106W XL (W:275 | H:40 | D:20)

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