Spec Sizes

Acura RDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X5

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

Side view
  • Length180.7 in
  • Height65.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,924 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in
  • BMW X5 width76.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RDX is 10.4 in shorter (180.7 in vs 191.1 in)
  • Width: Acura RDX is 2.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 76.1 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 4.7 in taller (65.2 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 11.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,158 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 5,082 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,158 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 5,082 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 11.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 115.5 in)
  3. Height: BMW X5 is 4.7 in taller (65.2 in vs 69.9 in)
  4. Length: Acura RDX is 10.4 in shorter (180.7 in vs 191.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura RDX is 2.5 in narrower (73.6 in vs 76.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RDXBMW X5Difference
Length180.7 in191.1 in10.4 in
Width73.6 in76.1 in2.5 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in4.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in115.5 in11.2 in
Ground clearance—8.3 in—
Curb weight3,924 lb5,082 lb1,158 lb

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