BMW X3 vs Cadillac XT5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Cadillac XT5
- Length185.9 in – 186.1 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,034 lb – 4,277 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Cadillac XT5 width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.5 in shorter (186.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.4 in narrower (74.6 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XT5 is 15 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 4,171 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.8 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.5 in shorter (186.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.4 in narrower (74.6 in vs 75.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XT5 is 15 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 4,171 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Cadillac XT5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Cadillac XT5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.0 in | 189.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 75.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 4,171 lb | 15 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.9 in – 186.1 in).
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