Honda Pilot vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · BMW X5
- Length196.5 in
- Height70.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,321 lb
- Width78.6 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.2 in shorter (196.5 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.9 in taller (70.6 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 893 lb heavier (4,152 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 893 lb heavier (4,152 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.1 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 1.9 in taller (70.6 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.2 in shorter (196.5 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 194.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.6 in | 68.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 117.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,152 lb | 5,044 lb | 893 lb |
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