Acura RDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X5
- Length186.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,069 lb
- Width74.8 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 7.6 in shorter (186.7 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 117.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,200 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 5,126 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,200 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 5,126 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 117.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 69.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 4.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.7 in | 194.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 69.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 117.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 5,126 lb | 1,200 lb |
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