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2017 BMW X3 vs. 2015 BMW X1

Here’s how 2017 BMW X3 and 2015 BMW X1 compare in size: 2017 BMW X3 is longer than 2015 BMW X1, offering more overall body length. 2017 BMW X3 is wider than 2015 BMW X1, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2017 BMW X3 is taller than 2015 BMW X1, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4727 mm186.1 in
4439 mm174.8 in
Width
1897 mm74.7 in
1821 mm71.7 in
Height
1676 mm66.0 in
1598 mm62.9 in

2017 BMW X3 Side View Left
4727 mm186.1 in 🟒 +288 mm+11.3 in (+6.5%)
2015 BMW X1 Side View Left
4439 mm174.8 in πŸ”΄ -288 mm-11.3 in (-6.1%)
2017 BMW X3 Front View
1897 mm74.7 in 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+4.2%)
2015 BMW X1 Front View
1821 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-4.0%)
2017 BMW X3 Rear View
1676 mm66.0 in 🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.9%)
2015 BMW X1 Rear View
1598 mm62.9 in πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.7%)
2017 BMW X3
2015 BMW X1

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2017
2015

Production:

2017-2021 Discontinued Model
2015-2019 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4708-4727 mm185.4-186.1 in
🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+6.1%) - 🟒 +288 mm+11.3 in (+6.5%)
4439 mm174.8 in
πŸ”΄ -288 mm-11.3 in (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-5.7%)

Width:

1891-1897 mm74.4-74.7 in
🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+3.8%) - 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+4.2%)
1821 mm71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-3.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2139 mm84.2 in
-

Height:

1676 mm66.0 in
🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.9%)
1598 mm62.9 in
πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.7%)

Ground Clearance:

204 mm8.0 in
🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+11.5%)
183 mm7.2 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-10.3%)

Trunk Capacity:

450-550 liter15.9-19.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-10.9%) - 🟒 +45 liter+1.6 cu ft (+8.9%)
505 liter17.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -45 liter-1.6 cu ft (-8.2%) - 🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+12.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1500-1600 liter53.0-56.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -50 liter-1.8 cu ft (-3.2%) - 🟒 +50 liter+1.8 cu ft (+3.2%)
1550 liter54.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -50 liter-1.8 cu ft (-3.1%) - 🟒 +50 liter+1.8 cu ft (+3.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1685-2020 kg3715-4453 lbs
🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+4.3%) - 🟒 +625 kg+1378 lbs (+44.8%)
1395-1615 kg3075-3560 lbs
πŸ”΄ -625 kg-1378 lbs (-30.9%) - πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-4.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2360-2620 kg5203-5776 lbs
🟒 +155 kg+342 lbs (+7.0%) - 🟒 +630 kg+1389 lbs (+31.7%)
1990-2205 kg4387-4861 lbs
πŸ”΄ -630 kg-1389 lbs (-24.0%) - πŸ”΄ -155 kg-342 lbs (-6.6%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+42.9%)
70-75 kg154-165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-30.0%) - πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 225/45 R19 (W:225 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 225/55 R17 97W (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/55 R17 87W (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)

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