BMW X5 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Kia Sorento
- Length183.7 in
- Height67.2 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight4,533 lb – 4,824 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 3.9 in shorter (183.7 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.3 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 523 lb heavier (4,679 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 523 lb heavier (4,679 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.3 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 3.9 in shorter (183.7 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 179.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 69.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,679 lb | 4,156 lb | 523 lb |
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