GMC Acadia vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · BMW X5
- Length193.6 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,956 lb
- Width75.4 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Acadia is 0.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 3.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 117.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,087 lb heavier (3,956 lb vs 5,043 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,087 lb heavier (3,956 lb vs 5,043 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 3.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 3.1 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 117.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Acadia — Based on length × width (GMC Acadia)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 194.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 78.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 69.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 117.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 9.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,956 lb | 5,043 lb | 1,087 lb |
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