Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · BMW X5
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width72.3 in
- BMW X5 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.2 in shorter (181.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in narrower (72.3 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 605 lb heavier (4,074 lb vs 4,679 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 605 lb heavier (4,074 lb vs 4,679 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in narrower (72.3 in vs 73.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.2 in shorter (181.5 in vs 183.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 183.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 73.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 67.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,074 lb | 4,679 lb | 605 lb |
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