BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Explorer
- Length191.1 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight4,982 lb – 5,335 lb
- 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 2.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 613 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,546 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 613 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,546 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in narrower (76.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 113.7 in)
- 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
| Spec | BMW X5 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 193.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 73.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 71.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 113.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,159 lb | 4,546 lb | 613 lb |
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