Spec Sizes

BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Explorer

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 Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X5 is 2.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in narrower (76.1 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in taller (69.5 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 573 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 573 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,586 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in taller (69.5 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in narrower (76.1 in vs 73.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 113.7 in)
  5. Length: BMW X5 is 2.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 193.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X5Ford ExplorerDifference
Length191.1 in193.4 in2.3 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in2.4 in
Height69.5 in72.8 in3.3 in
Wheelbase115.5 in113.7 in1.8 in
Ground clearance8.3 in——
Curb weight5,159 lb4,586 lb573 lb

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