Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · BMW X5
- Length191.6 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
- Width78.5 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.5 in shorter (191.6 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.7 in taller (68.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 550 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 5,170 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 550 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 5,170 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.7 in taller (68.2 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 191.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 76.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 69.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 115.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,620 lb | 5,170 lb | 550 lb |
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