BMW X5 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Kia Sorento
- Length192.4 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,680 lb – 5,150 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Kia Sorento width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 5.0 in shorter (192.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 1.9 in narrower (76.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.1 in taller (69.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,013 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,013 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 3,903 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 109.4 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.1 in taller (69.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 5.0 in shorter (192.4 in vs 187.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 187.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 74.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 66.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 109.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,915 lb | 3,903 lb | 1,013 lb |
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