BMW X5 vs Tesla Model X Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Tesla Model X
- 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
- Tesla Model X width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.0 in shorter (194.3 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Tesla Model X is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.1 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 3.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 351 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 5,476 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 3.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 351 lb heavier (5,126 lb vs 5,476 lb)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.1 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.0 in shorter (194.3 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 116.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Tesla Model X
- Narrower for tight parkingTesla Model X — Tesla Model X is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 3.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Tesla Model X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 198.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 66.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 116.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 5.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 5,476 lb | 351 lb |
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