Mazda CX-9 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · BMW X5

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

Side view
  • Length200.2 in
  • Height68.0 in
  • Wheelbase113.2 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight4,328 lb – 4,546 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • BMW X5 width76.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X5 is 9.1 in shorter (200.2 in vs 191.1 in)
  • Width: BMW X5 is 0.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 76.1 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 1.9 in taller (68.0 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 733 lb heavier (4,437 lb vs 5,170 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 733 lb heavier (4,437 lb vs 5,170 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Length: BMW X5 is 9.1 in shorter (200.2 in vs 191.1 in)
  4. Height: BMW X5 is 1.9 in taller (68.0 in vs 69.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 115.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5BMW X5 is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-9 · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5BMW X5 is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X5BMW X5 has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5Based on length × width (BMW X5)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-9BMW X5Difference
Length200.2 in191.1 in9.1 in
Width76.2 in76.1 in0.1 in
Height68.0 in69.9 in1.9 in
Wheelbase113.2 in115.5 in2.3 in
Ground clearance8.0 in8.7 in0.7 in
Curb weight4,437 lb5,170 lb733 lb

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