BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Explorer
- Length183.7 in
- Height67.2 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight4,652 lb – 5,016 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 9.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in taller (67.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 261 lb heavier (4,834 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in taller (67.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 261 lb heavier (4,834 lb vs 4,573 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 9.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 193.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 72.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 113.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,834 lb | 4,573 lb | 261 lb |
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