Nissan Pathfinder vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · BMW X5
- Length182.6 in
- Height67.9 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,886 lb – 4,158 lb
- Width69.7 in – 71.7 in
- BMW X5 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in shorter (182.6 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.8 in taller (68.0 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 806 lb heavier (4,022 lb vs 4,828 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 806 lb heavier (4,022 lb vs 4,828 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.8 in taller (68.0 in vs 67.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in shorter (182.6 in vs 183.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.6 in | 183.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 67.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,022 lb | 4,828 lb | 806 lb |
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