BMW X6 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. BMW X6 · BMW X5
- Length192.1 in
- Height66.5 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Curb weight4,894 lb – 5,269 lb
- Width78.1 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 1.0 in shorter (192.1 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.0 in narrower (78.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (66.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.4 in taller (66.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.0 in narrower (78.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 1.0 in shorter (192.1 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X6 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X6 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.1 in | 191.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 76.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 69.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 115.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,082 lb | 5,082 lb | 0 lb |
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