Spec Sizes

Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · BMW X5

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

Side view
  • Length193.6 in
  • Height67.6 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight3,960 lb – 4,195 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.2 in
  • BMW X5 width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura MDX is 0.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 194.3 in)
  • Width: Acura MDX is 1.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 1.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 967 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 5,044 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 967 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 5,044 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.1 in)
  3. Width: Acura MDX is 1.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Height: BMW X5 is 1.1 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.7 in)
  5. Length: Acura MDX is 0.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 194.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura MDXBMW X5Difference
Length193.6 in194.3 in0.7 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in1.7 in
Height67.6 in68.7 in1.1 in
Wheelbase111.0 in117.1 in6.1 in
Ground clearance7.3 in——
Curb weight4,078 lb5,044 lb967 lb

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