BMW X5 vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · BMW X6
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight4,991 lb – 5,095 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X6 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.5 in shorter (194.3 in vs 194.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.5 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 58 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,985 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.5 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 58 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,985 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.5 in shorter (194.3 in vs 194.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for BMW X6
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | BMW X6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 194.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 66.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,043 lb | 4,985 lb | 58 lb |
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