BMW X5 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Toyota Highlander
- 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
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.8 in shorter (194.3 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.0 in taller (69.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 722 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 722 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,321 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.0 in taller (69.1 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 192.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 68.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 109.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,043 lb | 4,321 lb | 722 lb |
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