Chevrolet Traverse vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · BMW X5
- Length205.9 in
- Height70.7 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight4,310 lb
- Width78.6 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 11.6 in shorter (205.9 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.0 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 734 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 734 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 11.6 in shorter (205.9 in vs 194.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 117.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.0 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.9 in | 194.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 68.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 117.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 5,044 lb | 734 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.