BMW X5 vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Nissan Pathfinder
- 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
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.2 in shorter (194.3 in vs 198.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in taller (69.1 in vs 69.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 648 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 4,478 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 648 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 4,478 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.2 in shorter (194.3 in vs 198.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 198.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 114.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 4,478 lb | 648 lb |
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