BMW X6 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X6 · BMW X5
- Length194.8 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Curb weight4,687 lb – 5,115 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.5 in shorter (194.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 225 lb heavier (4,901 lb vs 5,126 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 225 lb heavier (4,901 lb vs 5,126 lb)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.5 in shorter (194.8 in vs 194.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X6 · garage fit for BMW X5
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X6 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.8 in | 194.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 69.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,901 lb | 5,126 lb | 225 lb |
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