Kia Carnival vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · BMW X5
- Length203.0 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.9 in
- Wheelbase121.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.5 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 8.7 in shorter (203.0 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Kia Carnival is 0.5 in taller (69.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 493 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 493 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 8.7 in shorter (203.0 in vs 194.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 117.1 in)
- Height: Kia Carnival is 0.5 in taller (69.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 194.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 68.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 117.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 5,044 lb | 493 lb |
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