BMW X5 vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length191.1 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight4,916 lb – 5,247 lb
- Width76.1 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 1.2 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.3 in narrower (76.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 305 lb heavier (5,082 lb vs 4,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 305 lb heavier (5,082 lb vs 4,777 lb)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.3 in narrower (76.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 1.2 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 72.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,082 lb | 4,777 lb | 305 lb |
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