BMW X5 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Acura RDX
- Length191.1 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,960 lb – 5,379 lb
- Width76.1 in
- Acura RDX width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 182.5 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 2.5 in narrower (76.1 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 4.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 11.2 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,333 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 3,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,333 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 3,837 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 11.2 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 4.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.1 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 182.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Acura RDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 182.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 73.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 104.3 in | 11.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 5,170 lb | 3,837 lb | 1,333 lb |
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