BMW X5 vs Ford Edge Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Edge

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

Side view
  • Length192.4 in
  • Height69.4 in
  • Wheelbase115.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.2 in
  • Curb weight4,680 lb – 5,150 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.3 in
  • Ford Edge width75.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Edge is 4.3 in shorter (192.4 in vs 188.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Edge is 0.4 in narrower (76.3 in vs 75.9 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 0.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 68.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 751 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 4,164 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 751 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 4,164 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.2 in)
  3. Length: Ford Edge is 4.3 in shorter (192.4 in vs 188.1 in)
  4. Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.0 in)
  5. Height: BMW X5 is 0.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 68.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Edge — Ford Edge is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Edge
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Edge — Ford Edge is narrower by 0.4 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Edge — Based on length × width (Ford Edge)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X5Ford EdgeDifference
Length192.4 in188.1 in4.3 in
Width76.3 in75.9 in0.4 in
Height69.4 in68.6 in0.8 in
Wheelbase115.5 in112.2 in3.3 in
Ground clearance8.1 in8.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight4,915 lb4,164 lb751 lb

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