BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Ford Explorer
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Curb weight4,828 lb – 5,260 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.5 in shorter (194.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 508 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 508 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.5 in shorter (194.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 119.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.5 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 | 194.3 in | 198.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 119.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,044 lb | 4,536 lb | 508 lb |
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