BMW X5 vs Tesla Model X Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Tesla Model X
- Length192.4 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,680 lb – 5,150 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Tesla Model X width81.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 5.9 in shorter (192.4 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 5.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 81.5 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (69.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model X has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.7 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 407 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 5,322 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.7 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 407 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 5,322 lb)
- Width: BMW X5 is 5.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 81.5 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (69.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 5.9 in shorter (192.4 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Tesla Model X
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 5.2 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 2.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Tesla Model X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 198.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 81.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 66.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 116.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,915 lb | 5,322 lb | 407 lb |
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