Ford Explorer vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X5
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- BMW X5 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 5.8 in shorter (189.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (71.4 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 409 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,679 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 409 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,679 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (71.4 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 5.8 in shorter (189.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 183.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 67.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 111.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 4,679 lb | 409 lb |
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