Chevrolet Traverse vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · BMW X5
- Length203.7 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight4,647 lb – 4,841 lb
- Width78.5 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 11.3 in shorter (203.7 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 171 lb heavier (4,744 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 11.3 in shorter (203.7 in vs 192.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 171 lb heavier (4,744 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 115.5 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.7 in | 192.4 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 76.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 115.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,744 lb | 4,915 lb | 171 lb |
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