Ford Explorer vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X5
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,440 lb – 4,706 lb
- Width73.7 in
- BMW X5 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 9.7 in shorter (193.4 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 261 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 261 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,834 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 9.7 in shorter (193.4 in vs 183.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 111.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for BMW X5
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 183.7 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 67.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,573 lb | 4,834 lb | 261 lb |
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