Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · BMW X5
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.8 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 3.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.5 in narrower (77.8 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.0 in taller (67.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 769 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 769 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 115.5 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.0 in taller (67.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 3.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 192.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 192.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 76.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 69.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 115.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 8.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 4,915 lb | 769 lb |
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