Spec Sizes

Honda Pilot vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · BMW X5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.0 in
  • Height70.6 in – 71.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight4,414 lb – 4,431 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.3 in
  • BMW X5 width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X5 is 4.3 in shorter (188.0 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: BMW X5 is 3.6 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Honda Pilot is 3.8 in taller (71.2 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 412 lb heavier (4,423 lb vs 4,834 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 412 lb heavier (4,423 lb vs 4,834 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Pilot is 3.8 in taller (71.2 in vs 67.3 in)
  3. Width: BMW X5 is 3.6 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
  5. Length: BMW X5 is 4.3 in shorter (188.0 in vs 183.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda PilotBMW X5Difference
Length188.0 in183.7 in4.3 in
Width77.3 in73.7 in3.6 in
Height71.2 in67.3 in3.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in4.7 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight4,423 lb4,834 lb412 lb

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