BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Explorer
- Length183.7 in
- Height67.2 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight4,533 lb – 4,824 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 5.8 in shorter (183.7 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 409 lb heavier (4,679 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 409 lb heavier (4,679 lb vs 4,270 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 5.8 in shorter (183.7 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 189.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 71.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 113.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,679 lb | 4,270 lb | 409 lb |
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