Buick Enclave vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · BMW X5
- Length201.9 in
- Height70.3 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,724 lb – 4,922 lb
- Width79.0 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in – 76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 10.2 in shorter (201.9 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.8 in narrower (79.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 1.3 in taller (70.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 92 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 10.2 in shorter (201.9 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.8 in narrower (79.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 115.5 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 1.3 in taller (70.3 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.9 in | 191.8 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 76.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 69.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 115.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,823 lb | 4,915 lb | 92 lb |
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