Chrysler Pacifica vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · BMW X5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length203.6 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase121.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight4,330 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.6 in
  • BMW X5 width76.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X5 is 11.2 in shorter (203.6 in vs 192.4 in)
  • Width: BMW X5 is 3.3 in narrower (79.6 in vs 76.3 in)
  • Height: Chrysler Pacifica is 0.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 3.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 585 lb heavier (4,330 lb vs 4,915 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 3.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 585 lb heavier (4,330 lb vs 4,915 lb)
  3. Length: BMW X5 is 11.2 in shorter (203.6 in vs 192.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 115.5 in)
  5. Width: BMW X5 is 3.3 in narrower (79.6 in vs 76.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5BMW X5 is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5BMW X5 is narrower by 3.3 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X5BMW X5 has 3.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5Based on length × width (BMW X5)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler PacificaBMW X5Difference
Length203.6 in192.4 in11.2 in
Width79.6 in76.3 in3.3 in
Height69.9 in69.4 in0.5 in
Wheelbase121.6 in115.5 in6.1 in
Ground clearance5.1 in8.1 in3.0 in
Curb weight4,330 lb4,915 lb585 lb

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