Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · BMW X5
- Length189.8 in
- Height69.3 in
- Wheelbase114.8 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight4,545 lb – 4,984 lb
- Width76.5 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.5 in shorter (189.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.4 in narrower (76.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.6 in taller (69.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 280 lb heavier (4,765 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 280 lb heavier (4,765 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.4 in narrower (76.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.5 in shorter (189.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.6 in taller (69.3 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 4.5 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 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 194.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 78.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 68.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 117.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,765 lb | 5,044 lb | 280 lb |
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