Short answer: the Tesla Model Y (2025) is bigger — it is 3.5 cm longer and 3.6 cm lower than the BMW X3 (2024).
BMW X3 vs Tesla Model Y
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
BMW X3 (2024) vs Tesla Model Y (2025): the differences
- The BMW X3 (2024) is 3.5 cm shorter, the same width and 3.6 cm taller than the Tesla Model Y (2025).
- Its wheelbase is 286.5 cm against 289 cm (2.5 cm shorter).
- Its ground clearance is 21.6 cm against 16.7 cm (4.9 cm more).
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 (2024) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| Tesla Model Y (2025) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: BMW X3 (2024) · Tesla Model Y (2025). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.