BMW X5 vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Acura MDX
- Length192.4 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,680 lb – 5,150 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Acura MDX width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 3.8 in shorter (192.4 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.5 in narrower (76.3 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.0 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 769 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 4,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 769 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 4,147 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.0 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.4 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 3.8 in shorter (192.4 in vs 196.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Acura MDX
- 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 | BMW X5 | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 196.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 77.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 67.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 111.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,915 lb | 4,147 lb | 769 lb |
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