GMC Acadia vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · BMW X5
- Length200.8 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
- Width78.9 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.5 in shorter (200.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: GMC Acadia is 1.7 in taller (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 291 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 291 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.5 in shorter (200.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 1.7 in taller (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 117.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for BMW X5
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 194.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 68.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 117.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,753 lb | 5,044 lb | 291 lb |
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