Spec Sizes

BMW X5 vs Ford Edge Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Edge

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height69.5 in
  • Wheelbase115.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,982 lb – 5,335 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.1 in
  • Ford Edge width75.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Edge is 5.4 in shorter (191.1 in vs 185.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Edge is 0.3 in narrower (76.1 in vs 75.8 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 2.5 in taller (69.5 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,067 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,092 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,067 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,092 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Height: BMW X5 is 2.5 in taller (69.5 in vs 67.0 in)
  4. Length: Ford Edge is 5.4 in shorter (191.1 in vs 185.7 in)
  5. Width: Ford Edge is 0.3 in narrower (76.1 in vs 75.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Edge — Ford Edge is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Edge
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Edge — Ford Edge is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Edge — Based on length × width (Ford Edge)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X5Ford EdgeDifference
Length191.1 in185.7 in5.4 in
Width76.1 in75.8 in0.3 in
Height69.5 in67.0 in2.5 in
Wheelbase115.5 in111.2 in4.3 in
Ground clearance8.3 in——
Curb weight5,159 lb4,092 lb1,067 lb

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