BMW X5 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Toyota Highlander
- Length191.1 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight4,982 lb – 5,335 lb
- Width76.1 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in narrower (76.1 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.8 in taller (69.5 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,009 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,009 lb heavier (5,159 lb vs 4,150 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in narrower (76.1 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.8 in taller (69.5 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 188.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 75.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 68.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 109.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,159 lb | 4,150 lb | 1,009 lb |
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