BMW X5 vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length183.7 in
- Height67.2 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight4,519 lb – 4,828 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width69.7 in – 71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in shorter (183.7 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 589 lb heavier (4,674 lb vs 4,085 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 589 lb heavier (4,674 lb vs 4,085 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in shorter (183.7 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 182.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 69.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,674 lb | 4,085 lb | 589 lb |
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