BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Explorer
- Length191.1 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,960 lb – 5,379 lb
- Width76.1 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.0 in shorter (191.1 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.8 in narrower (76.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 526 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 526 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.8 in narrower (76.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.0 in shorter (191.1 in vs 197.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 197.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 78.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 5,170 lb | 4,644 lb | 526 lb |
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