BMW X5 vs Acura RDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Acura RDX
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,991 lb – 5,260 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Acura RDX width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 7.6 in shorter (194.3 in vs 186.7 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,200 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 3,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,200 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 3,926 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 4.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Acura RDX
- 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 | BMW X5 | Acura RDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 186.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 65.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 108.3 in | 8.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 3,926 lb | 1,200 lb |
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