BMW X5 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Kia Sorento
- 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
- Kia Sorento width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 5.3 in shorter (194.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 4.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.7 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,170 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 3,956 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,170 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 3,956 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 109.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 4.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.7 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 4.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 189.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 66.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 109.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 3,956 lb | 1,170 lb |
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