Nissan Pathfinder vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · BMW X5
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.8 in shorter (197.2 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.9 in narrower (77.2 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.2 in taller (69.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 649 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 649 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.8 in shorter (197.2 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.9 in narrower (77.2 in vs 76.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 115.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 192.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 76.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 69.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 115.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 4,915 lb | 649 lb |
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