BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Volvo XC90
- 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
- Volvo XC90 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.6 in shorter (194.3 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.8 in taller (69.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 117.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 649 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 649 lb heavier (5,043 lb vs 4,394 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.4 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.8 in taller (69.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 117.5 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.6 in shorter (194.3 in vs 194.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 194.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 9.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 5,043 lb | 4,394 lb | 649 lb |
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