BMW X5 vs Ford Edge Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 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
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase115.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,960 lb – 5,379 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.1 in
  • Ford Edge width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Edge is 6.9 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Edge is 0.1 in narrower (76.1 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 2.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 913 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 4,257 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 913 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 4,257 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
  3. Height: BMW X5 is 2.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 111.2 in)
  5. Length: Ford Edge is 6.9 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Edge — Ford Edge is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Edge
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Edge — Ford Edge is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Edge — Based on length × width (Ford Edge)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X5Ford EdgeDifference
Length191.1 in184.2 in6.9 in
Width76.1 in76.0 in0.1 in
Height69.9 in67.0 in2.9 in
Wheelbase115.5 in111.2 in4.3 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight5,170 lb4,257 lb913 lb

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