Nissan Pathfinder vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · BMW X5
- Length187.6 in
- Height72.4 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,815 lb
- Width72.8 in
- BMW X5 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 3.9 in shorter (187.6 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 239 lb heavier (4,596 lb vs 4,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 239 lb heavier (4,596 lb vs 4,834 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 3.9 in shorter (187.6 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.6 in | 183.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 67.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,596 lb | 4,834 lb | 239 lb |
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