BMW X5 vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Subaru Ascent
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight4,991 lb – 5,095 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Subaru Ascent width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.5 in shorter (194.3 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.5 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 527 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 527 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,517 lb)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.5 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Subaru Ascent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 196.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 71.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 113.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,043 lb | 4,517 lb | 527 lb |
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