Honda Pilot vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · BMW X5
- Length190.9 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,310 lb – 4,608 lb
- Width78.5 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in shorter (190.9 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.9 in taller (71.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 711 lb heavier (4,459 lb vs 5,170 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 711 lb heavier (4,459 lb vs 5,170 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.9 in taller (71.8 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 191.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 76.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 69.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 115.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,459 lb | 5,170 lb | 711 lb |
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