Spec Sizes

Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · BMW X5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.5 in
  • Height68.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight4,332 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.0 in
  • BMW X5 width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X5 is 4.8 in shorter (188.5 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: BMW X5 is 3.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Acura MDX is 1.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 347 lb heavier (4,332 lb vs 4,679 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 347 lb heavier (4,332 lb vs 4,679 lb)
  2. Width: BMW X5 is 3.3 in narrower (77.0 in vs 73.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
  4. Length: BMW X5 is 4.8 in shorter (188.5 in vs 183.7 in)
  5. Height: Acura MDX is 1.4 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura MDXBMW X5Difference
Length188.5 in183.7 in4.8 in
Width77.0 in73.7 in3.3 in
Height68.7 in67.3 in1.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in4.7 in
Curb weight4,332 lb4,679 lb347 lb

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