Honda Pilot vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 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
  • Height71.3 in – 71.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight4,264 lb – 4,524 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.5 in
  • BMW X5 width76.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Pilot is 3.1 in shorter (188.0 in vs 191.1 in)
  • Width: BMW X5 is 1.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 76.1 in)
  • Height: Honda Pilot is 2.0 in taller (71.5 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 765 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 5,159 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 765 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 5,159 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 115.5 in)
  3. Height: Honda Pilot is 2.0 in taller (71.5 in vs 69.5 in)
  4. Width: BMW X5 is 1.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 76.1 in)
  5. Length: Honda Pilot is 3.1 in shorter (188.0 in vs 191.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda PilotBMW X5Difference
Length188.0 in191.1 in3.1 in
Width77.5 in76.1 in1.4 in
Height71.5 in69.5 in2.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in115.5 in9.2 in
Ground clearance8.3 in
Curb weight4,394 lb5,159 lb765 lb

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