Ford Explorer vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · BMW X5
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 372 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 372 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.0 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 | 198.3 in | 194.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 5,044 lb | 372 lb |
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