Honda Pilot vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · BMW X5
- Length194.5 in
- Height69.8 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight4,054 lb – 4,317 lb
- Width78.6 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.1 in shorter (194.5 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 0.4 in taller (69.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 730 lb heavier (4,186 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 730 lb heavier (4,186 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 115.5 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 76.3 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.1 in shorter (194.5 in vs 192.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.5 in | 192.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 76.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 69.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 115.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,186 lb | 4,915 lb | 730 lb |
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