BMW X5 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length191.1 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,960 lb – 5,379 lb
- Width76.1 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.3 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.5 in shorter (191.1 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.6 in narrower (76.1 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 10.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 360 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 4,810 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 10.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 360 lb heavier (5,170 lb vs 4,810 lb)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.3 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.6 in narrower (76.1 in vs 76.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 114.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 190.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 76.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 114.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 10.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5,170 lb | 4,810 lb | 360 lb |
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