BMW X5 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,991 lb – 5,260 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.5 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.0 in shorter (194.3 in vs 190.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.6 in taller (69.1 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 188 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 4,938 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 188 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 4,938 lb)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.0 in shorter (194.3 in vs 190.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 114.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 2.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 190.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 68.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 114.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 4,938 lb | 188 lb |
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