Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Lexus RX 350 · BMW X5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length187.8 in
  • Height66.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight4,178 lb – 4,510 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.2 in
  • BMW X5 width76.1 in – 76.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus RX 350 is 3.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 191.8 in)
  • Width: Lexus RX 350 is 2.0 in narrower (74.2 in vs 76.2 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 2.3 in taller (66.7 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 571 lb heavier (4,344 lb vs 4,915 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 571 lb heavier (4,344 lb vs 4,915 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 115.5 in)
  4. Height: BMW X5 is 2.3 in taller (66.7 in vs 69.0 in)
  5. Width: Lexus RX 350 is 2.0 in narrower (74.2 in vs 76.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLexus RX 350Lexus RX 350 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Lexus RX 350 · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingLexus RX 350Lexus RX 350 is narrower by 2.0 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X5BMW X5 has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus RX 350Based on length × width (Lexus RX 350)

Dimension comparison

SpecLexus RX 350BMW X5Difference
Length187.8 in191.8 in3.9 in
Width74.2 in76.2 in2.0 in
Height66.7 in69.0 in2.3 in
Wheelbase107.9 in115.5 in7.6 in
Ground clearance7.3 in8.2 in0.9 in
Curb weight4,344 lb4,915 lb571 lb

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